Senior Account Executive

Southwest Strategies

Senior Account Executive executing senior management and client vision at Bodewell Group, a strategic engagement agency for the public and private sectors. Supporting communications needs with an emphasis on public relations and business development.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the planning, development, and execution of public relations, communications, and marketing initiatives across a variety of projects, including large, complex transportation programs
Support communications and stakeholder outreach for major transportation programs, ensuring consistent, clear, and timely messaging across all public-facing channels
Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, and construction teams to translate project information, milestones, and public-facing impacts (such as closures and traffic detours) into clear and accessible communications materials
Prepare client research, media coverage tracking, and social media monitoring
Develop and implement social media campaigns, including content development and content calendars
Manage development of collateral materials, including content creation, coordination with graphic design, and ensuring deadlines are met
Create high-quality internal and external communications, including fact sheets, client presentations, news releases, eblasts, messaging platforms, flyers, signage, and other client deliverables
Develop and execute engagement strategies, including in-person and digital public outreach, briefings, presentations, signage, and related materials
Develop consistent, creative, and effective media pitches
Plan, execute, and support client events, including community meetings, open houses, milestone celebrations, and other public engagement activities
Represent clients at events as needed, including staffing booths, open houses, and community engagement events
Actively seek business development opportunities by attending networking and community events, participating in professional associations, and engaging with government and business contacts
Provide guidance to and support junior staff, including Interns, Account Coordinators, and Account Executives
Additional duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
3+ years' experience in public relations or public outreach fields

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, Hybrid Schedule: A hybrid work model that supports flexibility, collaboration and work-life balance.
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including several low-cost medical plan options, 100% employer covered dental and vision, and FSA offerings to support our team and their families.
Financial Growth and Stability: Competitive salaries with clear paths for advancement, 401(k) participation, profit-sharing opportunities and life insurance benefits.
Professional Growth and Opportunity: A professional development stipend, internal training programs, mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to influential stakeholders and complex, high-impact projects.
Rest, Renewal and Well-Being: Three weeks of PTO, 13 paid holidays and a company wellness stipend for ClassPass.
Community and Recognition: Company events and an employee recognition program celebrate contributions, milestones and the collaborative spirit that defines our culture.

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Hard Skills & Tools

public relationscommunicationsmarketingsocial media campaignscontent developmentmedia coverage trackingclient researchevent planningstakeholder outreachcollateral materials development

Soft Skills

clear messagingteam coordinationcreative media pitchesclient engagementbusiness developmentguidance and supporteffective communicationorganizationtimelinesspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in EnglishBachelor’s degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in Public Administration