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Assistant Account Executive | Public Affairs

Keadjian, San Diego, CA, United States


Assistant Account Executive Full‑time position at Keadjian Associates. The role involves drafting press releases, talking points, fact sheets, and other materials to support clients’ public engagement campaigns. The role also requires creating and updating Excel charts, drafting meeting notes, supporting the account lead and team, and participating in client meetings.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (hybrid in‑office and remote). The candidate may be required to attend in‑person team and client meetings and events in the Bay Area, Houston, or other locations. Expect approximately one to two multi‑day trips per month.

Responsibilities

Draft high‑quality materials (e.g., talking points, press releases, fact sheets)

Write materials with an eye for language and tone; ensure messaging optimizes the client’s brand voice and engages our audiences

Create and update Excel graphs and charts (e.g., project trackers and timelines) to track program goals and commitments

Participate in client meetings, draft meeting notes and track action items

Support account lead and team in daily activities

Qualifications

1–2 years of experience in communications, political campaigns, organizing or event management

Experience at a corporate communications, public relations or public affairs agency or comparable in‑house position is preferred

Exceptional writing skills

Ability to execute events with members of the public

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, switching seamlessly between multiple projects while paying close attention to details (grammar, spelling, consistency of message)

Superb interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal supervision

Highly motivated self‑starter who can also work collaboratively

Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Compensation Base salary range: $65,000 to $70,000 per year ($32–$34 per hour). In addition, the company offers industry‑leading benefits such as end‑of‑year profit sharing and a performance bonus program for eligible employees.

Benefits Keadjian Associates offers a discretionary bonus program for eligible team members. Eligible team members can participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with competitive employer contributions. The Company pays 100% of premiums for medical, dental and vision benefits for team members and covers 30% of spouse/dependent coverage, with buy‑up options available for additional premiums and spouse/dependent coverage.

The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or eliminate any of its employee benefits at any time, consistent with applicable law.

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