• Senior Account Executive, Public Affairs (Hybrid)

    FleishmanHillard (Washington, DC)


    DDC is hiring a **Senior Account Executive** to turn big-picture public affairs strategies into high-performing campaigns. You’ll be a key client partner, orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes. The Senior Account Executive will support growing advocacy, shaping public policy conversations, and strengthening stakeholder engagement for different clients across a variety of industries.

    What you’ll do

    + Strategic partnership:

    + Build a deep understanding of client issues, priorities, and organizational dynamics

    + Track the political and communications landscape to inform timely recommendations

    + Articulate DDC’s value proposition and identify organic growth opportunities

    + Campaign delivery and execution:

    + Translate strategy into plans, timelines, and coordinated workstreams

    + Manage day-to-day client communications and expectations with confidence

    + Develop and oversee compelling content that advances client positions

    + Collaborate across creative, data, tech, in-state teams, and operations to deliver on time and on brand

    + Aggregate and analyze campaign metrics to inform optimizations and reporting

    + Business management and leadership:

    + Understand client financials; build budgets, revenue forecasts, and scopes

    + Recommend resourcing aligned to agreements and program goals

    + Mentor junior team members and model DDC’s collaborative culture

    Qualifications:

    + 3–5+ years of public affairs, communications, or agency experience serving external clients

    + Proven experience running integrated campaigns and day-to-day client programs

    + Strong writing and storytelling skills; able to craft persuasive, on-message content

    + Confident client communicator with executive presence and proactive problem-solving

    + Solid grasp of budgets, scopes, and forecasting; comfortable with analytics tools

    + A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring junior colleagues

    Why DDC

    + High-impact work at the intersection of public affairs, advocacy, and technology

    + Growth and learning with senior mentorship, product training, and cross-functional exposure

    + Inclusive, collaborative culture with a pathway to leadership

    Salary & Benefits:

    + **Salary:** $80,000

    + **Benefits:** 401k, Medical, Dental, Legal Coverage, Family Forming Benefits, and more! Plus, a hybrid team with a strong, collaborative culture.

     

    Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

     

    DDC Public Affairs is part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. and is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. DDC Public Affairs does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where DDC Public Affairs does business. Our policy is to employ, advance, and reasonably accommodate all qualified employees and applicants. Any person who feels that he or she has been subjected to discrimination should immediately report the matter to Talent Development or to a supervisor.

     

    Any reported incident will be investigated. Retaliation against an employee or applicant who makes a good-faith claim of discrimination is prohibited. Employees and applicants may bring good-faith complaints, ask questions, and raise concerns without fear of reprisal or retaliation.