Senior Account Executive

ABOUT C+C
When was the last time you thought you could make the world a better place? Imagine following through with your dreams and making that positive change happen.
C+C is an award-winning integrated marketing agency all about changing behaviors for good. We help our clients motivate people to embrace a variety of social and environmental actions. Like choosing an energy-efficient appliance. Applying for college programs. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Making good financial decisions. Taking public transit. Saving water. Basically, doing things to make the world a better place. We've been working on social issues and sustainability projects since 2005.
While many current positions have the option of working remotely, our offices are available for all employees to work from on a voluntary basis. We have beautiful offices in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Boston, MA to accommodate employees in a hybrid or full-office setting.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
C+C is looking for a motivated, highly organized Senior Account Executive (SAE) who thrives on building relationships and trust, who anticipates and proactively works to fulfill client needs, and who is driven to deliver awesome work and services that surprise and delight. Candidates for this role need to live in the Portland area and plan on a hybrid work schedule with scheduled in- office days.
The successful candidate will have a 'do-what-it-takes' attitude, no matter the size or scope of the project or task at hand. This person would be supporting a wide range of social good projects, primarily focused on energy and environmental issues. Daily activities will run the gamut, including but not limited to online research, story development, project management, media pitching, communication planning, assisting with creative development, press release and blog writing, and assisting with logistics for outreach and events. From a public relations perspective, they will have the ability to engage media, from press releases to media list development to outreach, to help shape public opinion of the company or organization and increase awareness of its brand. They will be able to synthesize technical information into succinct, engaging messaging and distill high-level client goals into project requirements and next steps. This position will act in both support and lead roles depending on the project or campaign. We work with public and private sector clients, and non-profit organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with C+C managers (and clients) to plan, implement and evaluate integrated PR and marketing campaigns
• Planning and facilitating client and internal meetings
• Acting as lead client contact and lead staff person accomplishing client work, with support of internal teams
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Planning and managing media outreach and media content development, including story identification, media list development and media outreach, and tracking media coverage
• Staffing in-person and virtual media events
• Building, monitoring, and tracking project timelines and budgets
• Writing content for a variety of channels, including media pitches, communication plans, newsletters, blogs, social media, press releases, press materials, campaign messaging and talking points
• Creating high-level reports and presentation decks
• Managing production of content and events (e.g. collateral materials, organizing staffing, securing supplies, etc.) in cooperation with internal teams
• Conducting secondary research on sometimes technical or complex subject matter and synthesizing research and data sources into key insights
• Providing mentorship and supervision for junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Creative, flexible problem-solving
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage time in a rapidly moving environment with daily competing priorities
• At least four years of experience working in a PR/marketing position and/or in an agency environment with direct exposure to clients
• Experience in media relations, including story identification and successful story placement
• Strong writing and editing skills (press releases, newsletters, blog and social media posts, etc.)
• Ability and love for multi-tasking (supporting 3-5 projects at any one time)
• An understanding of marketing and social media concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A four-year college degree, or equivalent experience
• A sense of humor!

COMPENSATIONThis is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $68,959- $ 86,994 plus bonus. We provide a work from home set-up as needed.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health insurance premiums (medical, vision, dental) paid in full for your coverage, along with up to $1100 contributed annually to your Health Savings Account
• Company paid life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability policies
• Up to 4% company match contributed to your 401(k)
• Starting Paid Time Off of 3 weeks per year, plus 12 paid company holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Work-from-home stipend for office set up
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Full reimbursement for commuting via public transportation
• Paid sabbaticals after 10 years of service

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT C+C
If the following metrics of success sing to you, then we think you'll really love being part of our team. Here's what we provide to our C+C team, and what we expect from everyone here:

• We have a diverse mix of work that is good for people, our community and our planet. Our team genuinely cares about our clients' issues, our goal of doing good work and the agency's success.
• We create a work culture that is collaborative, team-oriented and provides an environment where awesome ideas can come from anywhere.
• We are committed to continual growth in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices.
• We provide a healthy benefits package for all full-time employees, and a clear compensation structure for each role.
• We facilitate and encourage regular feedback, along with career pathway conversations designed to help you and your manager create a development plan for your continued growth.
• We hire employees who:
  • value inclusion, equity, and diversity and are open-minded and respectful
  • are ego-free
  • are flexible, positive, and forward-thinking
  • are passionate about results
  • are kind, welcoming, and helpful

COME JOIN US!
We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letterfor consideration. Creative + Content positions should also share a portfolio link.
C+C is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. C+C will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We strive for visible and invisible diversity within our team. People of color are encouraged to apply, as are candidates who identify as people historically not treated equitably.
We realize someone is unlikely to meet 100% of the duties for a role. We value diversity, so if much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this position.