What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Account Associate position at VMA Communications, Inc.?
Senior Account Associate
We are seeking a Senior Associate who is creative, collaborative, and has a strong work ethic to lead communications programs for clients in the education and public affairs sectors. Our ideal candidate is passionate about finding compelling ways to share news, ideas, and information.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead communications programs using diverse platforms, including written collateral, social media, video, photography, and current and new web-based platforms
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our clients
- Create content for press releases, media advisories, features, brochures, and video scripts
- Use photography, videography, and social media to tell a story and/or support overall communications programs
- Research and data entry
- Coordinate and collaborate with clients, sources, and other team members
- Function as a liaison to current and prospective clients
- Attend and support meetings, open houses, and community events
Requirements:
- At least two years' experience leading clients in a communications-related field preferred
- Experience in current and emerging communications strategies and tactics
- Ability to communicate key messages and narratives using expertise with press releases, written collateral, social media, photo, web, and/or video
- Strong interpersonal skills, organization, and ability to coordinate/collaborate with diverse work styles and personalities
- Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, PR, or related field
- Computer skills and driver's license/car
Language: English
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Hybrid part-time remote, part-time in our Claremont, CA office
To Apply: Send resume, work samples, and a cover letter telling us why you want to work with us
