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### Job Duties

Goff Public, an award-winning public relations and public affairs agency based in Saint Paul, seeks a motivated communications professional to join our firm as a public relations senior account manager.

This position is responsible for day-to-day management and execution of a wide range of public relations accounts. Candidates should have experience leading and directly implementing large-scale communications efforts, collaborating with internal and external partners, and balancing multiple projects and deadlines at once.

About the position

This position requires a candidate who can develop and implement sound communications strategies, make and communicate clear decisions, and effectively serve multiple clients in seamless collaboration with Goff Public teammates. Responsibilities include:

Leading and executing work for assigned clients

Managing client accounts:

Facilitating meetings and maintaining regular contact and updates

Advising clients on communications and public affairs strategies

Scheduling and coordinating the execution of multiple projects and tasks, including aligning responsibilities and timelines across multiple team members

Managing client budgets

Ensuring quality control

Media relations:

Writing and editing press releases and media materials in AP Style

Pitching stories to the media

Preparing clients for media interviews

Staffing client media engagements

Communications to support community engagement activities:

Conveying technical information in plain language for public audiences

Coordinating public meetings and community events

Drafting and editing promotional materials, including emails, website content, etc.

Coordinating social media and digital ad campaigns

Incorporating accessibility best practices

Creating inclusive engagement strategies

Responding to stakeholder concerns

Planning and executing communications support for public affairs campaigns

Building and implementing executive visibility and thought leadership strategies

Providing crisis communications support

Strong candidates will have demonstrated many of the following traits and skillsets in their previous professional experiences:

Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills

Sound communications strategy, with an ability to advise strategically and tactfully

Strong interpersonal skills – collaborative, confident, friendly and poised

Excellent project management skills, including the ability to multitask and meet daily deadlines; experience with project management software is a plus

Collaborative attitude with a willingness and ability to both execute and delegate work

Eager to communicate inclusively, remove barriers and build relationships with people from all backgrounds

Proactive, hardworking and detail-oriented

Ethical, honest and sound personal judgment

Curious, inquisitive and a fast learner

Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in public relations, public affairs, communications, community engagement or related fields. Strong candidates will have experience working in corporate or government communications, community engagement and/or agency roles.

About Goff Public

Goff Public is an award-winning agency centered in Minnesota providing public relations, public affairs, community engagement, and digital and creative services to some of the best and most respected companies, governments and nonprofit organizations.

Based in downtown Saint Paul, Goff Public has been in business since 1966. Our company culture is built on teamwork, authenticity and creativity. We love our clients, our industry and working with each other. We work hard, and we’re not afraid of new challenges. As an employee at Goff, you will be tasked with producing the highest quality work while serving multiple clients with daily deadlines. You will grow your skillset and enjoy a wide array of clients, industries and professional opportunities.

### Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree

### Minimum Experience Required

8-10 years combined

### Shift

First (Day)

### Number of Openings

1

### Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

### Physical Required

No

### Drug Test Required

No

### Compensation

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Annually

### Postal Code

55101

### Place of Work

On-site

### Requisition ID

2161

### Job Type

Full Time

### Job Benefits

We offer medical, dental, 401K with company contribution, a generous PTO package, family leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care, and more. Additional benefits include company-paid parking or public transit reimbursement, summer hours and a fully stocked kitchen. Goff Public has a hybrid work model with employees in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays and an option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Goff Public is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.

### Application Instructions

Send us a cover letter introducing yourself and your experience, skills and personality, while also helping us better understand why you would be the next great addition to Goff Public. Please also include your resume and one example of your professional writing. All materials must be emailed directly to [email protected] by Monday, September 29.