Job Description

Senior Account Associate

Are you passionate about finding the most compelling ways to share news, ideas, and information? Do you love working as part of a dedicated and connected team? VMA is a leading niche public affairs-oriented marketing and communications firm with a reputation as a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Our clients are primarily public-sector organizations in education, non-profit, and similar agencies dedicated to serving their communities. We are seeking a Senior Associate who is creative, collaborative, and has a strong work ethic to lead communications programs for clients in the education and public affairs sectors.

Requirements include:

• At least two years' experience (more is better!) leading clients in a communications-related field preferred
• Experience in current and emerging communications strategies and tactics
• Ability to communicate key messages and narratives utilizing expertise with press releases, written collateral, social media, photo, web and/or video (Please submit samples)
• Strong interpersonal skills, organization, and ability to coordinate/collaborate with diverse work styles and personalities
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while also contributing to the office's dynamic, collaborative environment
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, PR, or related field
• Computer skills (more is better), driver's license/car, comfort navigating Southern California streets/freeways/communities

Job entails:

• Leading communications programs to support clients' brands and initiatives using diverse platforms, including written collateral, social media, video, photography, and current and new web-based platforms
• Developing, managing, and maintaining strong relationships with our clients
• Developing content for press releases, media advisories, features, brochures, and video scripts, as well as crafting talking points, speeches, and web content
• Use of photography/videography/social media to tell a story and/or support overall communications programs
• Research and data entry
• Coordination and collaboration with clients, sources, and other team members
• Functioning as a liaison to current and prospective clients
• Attending and supporting meetings, open houses, and community events

Job Type : Full-time

Location: Hybrid part-time remote, part-time in our Claremont, CA office

To Apply: Send resume, work samples, and a cover letter telling us why you want to work with us

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