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Porter Novelli

Account Manager - Government Public Relations

Porter Novelli, Washington, DC


Overview
Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto. In a shifting landscape of audience power, our global network of sharp minds leverages our world-class smart data as we decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients. We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant and inclusive environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table. Our company culture is built upon our five core values: Accountability, Courage, Curiosity, Diversity + Inclusion, and Excellence.

The Role
Porter Novelli is seeking to hire an Account Manager to provide day-to-day lead and strategic guidance for Federal government clients. The ideal candidate will have experience planning and executing integrated campaigns, large-scale in-person and virtual events, including annual conferences and webinars with key government officials and industry leaders. The position includes budget management, material development, and client and stakeholder interaction.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Serve as day-to-day lead on federal government clients
  • Strong project management skills
  • Managing and implementing all day-to-day client activities across a variety of work streams
  • Project managing traditional, digital, media and social media, content and engagement to deliver on strategy work
  • Building a trusted advisor relationship with your clients and external partners who touch the client's business, as well as with Porter Novelli colleagues
  • Oversight managing subcontractors and partners in event management, webinars, and stakeholder communications
  • Developing strong client relationships by providing strategic counsel, building and leading solid account teams, mentoring, motivating, growing and retaining employees, and managing accounts and budgets to consistently achieve business objectives
  • Demonstrating independence and autonomy with respect to responsibilities and exhibiting a deep understanding of the clients, their industry, the account and the agency; demonstrate deep understanding of integrated public education and awareness campaigns
  • Direct responsibility for organic account growth, and participation in pitching and securing new business

The Experience That Will Contribute to Your Success
  • Federal agency experience managing large scale communications and public policy programs.
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Business/Marketing, or Public Relations with a minimum of 6-8+ years of professional experience required
  • Agency background/supporting large integrated programs required
  • Federal government contract experience required
  • Relevant level of expertise in general business acumen, budget management, communications, leadership, and mentoring skills
  • Leadership and management of relationships with multiple internal and external clients

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  • As an Omnicom company, Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees:
  • Medical & Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k (with discretionary employer match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
  • 14 Paid Company Holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day)
  • Parental Leave
  • Family Forming Benefits
  • Wellness Benefit
  • Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office)


Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.