Description

Overview: BCFS Public Affairs, one of California’s leading public affairs and ballot measure campaign firms, is hiring a driven public affairs / communications practitioner to join the team as a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to support the firm’s blue-chip client roster. Ideal candidates will have at least 4+ years’ experience supporting public affairs, legislative and/or ballot campaigns, with a proven track record of navigating fast-paced, high-stakes client projects and the ability to clearly communicate complex policy issues. Team members are expected to be in the office Monday-Thursday, with Fridays optional to work remotely or in office. 

Responsibilities to Include: 

• Support high-level public affairs and legislative campaigns independently and as part of a team. 
• Oversee Account Fellows staff and manage up to senior staff. 
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, consultants, vendors and other key stakeholders across multiple accounts. 
• Develop campaign collateral and advocacy materials including fact sheets, talking points, coalition emails, toolkits, social media content, press releases, op-eds, media advisories, etc. 
• Create digital and social media strategies to include content creation for websites, advertising and social media platforms. 
• Independently manage complex workstreams, delivering timely, accurate and strategic results aligned with client goals. 
• Manage and oversee coalition building and grassroots mobilization efforts including third-party outreach and recruitment, giving presentations, debates, managing databases, helping coordinate field and other grassroots events. 
• Own project timelines, schedules, client reports and internal communications to keep teams aligned and accountable. 
• Lead the development of client-ready updates, plans and campaign deliverables with limited oversight. 
• Track political, policy and media developments and flag implications that could impact client strategy. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government, Communications, Journalism or a related field. 
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple client accounts and complex projects simultaneously with a high degree of independence. 
• Experience and interest in California’s political, legislative and regulatory landscape. 
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented industry. 
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills who is not afraid of high-profile campaigns and projects. 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage timelines and deliverables. 
• Ability to interpret complex policy issues and communicate them clearly and persuasively. 
• Ability to navigate the unpredictable nature of politics and public affairs, managing competing priorities and maintaining composure under pressure. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.