Senior Public Relations Account Executive

Boscobel Marketing Communications is currently seeking qualified and energetic applicants for the newly created position of Senior Public Relations Account Executive (SPRAE).   

About Boscobel Marketing Communications

Boscobel Marketing Communications, Inc., is a Washington, DC-area mid-tier branding and PR firm. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Boscobel has a long history of servicing the government and industry by providing integrated branding, public relations, marketing, graphic design and Web solutions to federal contractors, government agencies, commercial clients and associations. Founded by branding authority Joyce Bosc, the company is best know for its landmark work in branding and launching America Online. Boscobel has successfully worked with government agencies such as Office of Personal Management, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S Department of Labor and U.S. Customs, and commercial clients including QinetiQ North America, Citrix Systems, SAIC, Intelsat General, STG and other government service providers.

Position Description: Senior Public Relations Account Executive

The SPRAE will manage account teams to coordinate and deliver strategic public and analyst relations and outreach strategies for Boscobel’s IT, engineering, commercial and government clients.

The SPRAE will:

  • Be responsible for strategic analysis, development and creation of press materials and execution of tactics based on the strategic needs of our clients
  • Maintain excellent relationships with reporters and clients
  • Prepare and conduct analyst briefings for clients and Boscobel
  • Deliver monthly status reports that track and monitor assigned tasks, competitive environments and budgeted hours
  • Ensure all client materials, deliverables and services are treated with a sense of urgency and importance
  • Work with Boscobel management to identify and capture new business and channel opportunities:
    • Attend networking events on behalf of the company;
    • Join and/or attend industry organizations and membership/event committees;
    • Attend tradeshows and conferences;
    • Follow up with all contacts made at networking events; and
    • Conduct business development meetings and formal company briefings with prospective clients, analysts and reporters

Qualifications:

  • BS or BA with a minimum of 4-7 years of government and/or military marketing, public relations or market research experience
  • Healthy and professional relationships with government, industry, analysts and national publications
  • Strong demonstrated skills in writing/editing, pitching, creative copy, media training and oral presentations
  • Agency or government contractor experience preferred
  • Fantastic people skills, great sense of humor, out-of-the-box thinking and the ability to wear many hats

Reasons to Consider Boscobel

  • Authority to make decisions
  • Appreciated by co-workers and clients
  • Work for a company that seeks input on how we can improve processes and create new ones
  • Trusting environment that supports growth, creativity and freedom to take chances
  • Business-casual work environment, free parking, three blocks from Silver Spring Metro
  • All of this plus happy hours around the fireplace

Boscobel is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

All resumes, which will be handled with strict confidence, should be emailed to Jessica Klenk at jklenk@boscobel.com or faxed to 301-588-1363.