Account Manager

The Herald Group

Account Manager supporting high-quality strategic communications for clients at a bipartisan public affairs firm in Washington, DC. Collaborating with teams to manage projects and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development and implementation of communications programs
Assist in the day-to-day management of client programs and client relationships, including media monitoring, issue research and project updates
Proactively develop compelling story angles and pitch and secure media placements; coordinate interviews
Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content, including traditional media correspondence, op-eds, letters to the editor, strategy memos and plans, as well as writing for social media and the web
Draft content for regular reporting to client and leadership that is informational and analytical
Conduct strategic research to support advocacy and executive support efforts of client
Build relationship with clients, colleagues and relevant external audiences
Support the development of client proposals and media materials: plans, presentations, reports, communications documents
Assist leadership with development of new business proposals and presentations
Contribute strategic and creative program ideas for client campaigns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2-5 years of communications experience in a PR agency, corporation, association or as a Congressional press secretary. Public policy communications experience is a plus
Understanding of and experience working with traditional and digital news media
Skilled at pitching and placing stories in a variety of media outlets
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track
Ability to write clearly and concisely on short deadlines; can vary writing styles to target audiences
Good interpersonal skills, works effectively in a team environment, can negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under constant deadline pressure
Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clients. Experience communicating directly with clients
A collaborative team member, with the ability to meet deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental & Vision plans for all employees
401(k) Plan with matching & profit sharing
4 weeks of PTO your first year
Paid Parental Leave program
Transportation subsidy
In-office & work-from-home hybrid schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

communications programsmedia monitoringissue researchcontent writingreportingstrategic researchclient proposalsmedia materialspublic policy communicationspitching stories

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailproblem solvingclear writinginterpersonal skillsteam collaborationnegotiationcomposure under pressureresults-focusedtime management