Account Executive

CLYDE · Washington, District Of Columbia

FULL TIME$56,000 – $56,000 / yr

Job Description

CLYDE is a fast-paced, impact agency committed to delivering innovative, strategic, and visually compelling communications solutions for our diverse portfolio of clients. We work with clients who want to make a difference by moving the world forward – helping them do it through earned, owned, and paid media programs, creative solutions, and smarter, informed strategies. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of design while staying grounded in strategy, brand integrity, and results. We are seeking a talented and dynamic

Account Executive

to join our growing team and bring our Values to life.

The Account Executive plays a role on 4–5+ client accounts, depending on account size and scope. In this role, you take a primary role in executing scope of work activities, with a strong emphasis on earned media, thought leadership, content development, research, monitoring, reporting, and integrated campaign support. You track relevant industry and client trends and translate them into proactive recommendations. You are AI-forward and embrace emerging technologies as part of your everyday work. You have an appetite for learning and experimenting with AI tools, thoughtfully integrating them into research, content development, media relations, and account management to improve efficiency, creativity, and client outcomes. You provide excellent client service, respond promptly, anticipate needs, and contribute confidently on client calls. You are a strong writer who can draft and edit client communications, media materials, statements, communications plans, and other deliverables with limited direction. You support junior team members and collaborate closely with colleagues across content, digital, design, social, and influencer work. You actively participate in business development and look for professional growth opportunities by raising your hand for client work and firm initiatives. This role is best suited for someone who can step in with prior agency or communications experience and begin contributing quickly while continuing to grow.

Our Core Values

Be Better Than We Were Yesterday

Our Clients’ Success Defines Ours

Be The Blueprint

Creativity is Our Idea of Fun

We Want to Go Far, So We Go Together

What you will be doing

Plan topics and assignments for client meetings, based on deliverables and needs

Confidently participate in client calls, as appropriate

Ensure all client deadlines are met and quality of work is high

Begin to develop personal relationships with clients

Anticipate client needs

Work closely and respectfully with our internal client delivery teams, including content, digital, and design

Work with internal and external partners, including vendors

Participate in client and business development presentations, including trainings, results reports, new business proposals, and integrated campaign recommendations

Begin establishing yourself as a trusted client point of contact and confidently manage day-to-day needs when senior team members are unavailable

Carefully monitor client news, policy developments, and industry trends, and make proactive recommendations based on what you are seeing

Support and execute social media campaigns across platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X, and contribute to influencer programs when needed

Identify strengths and opportunities for self and participate in company-offered professional development opportunities

Offer suggestions to teammates and leaders

Contribute to CLYDE visibility efforts

Position Expectations

Adhere to firm’s policies and procedures

Demonstrate a commitment to uphold and defend the highest levels of ethical conduct

Participate in staff meetings and retreats

Seek opportunities to interact with and learn from firm leaders

Participate in business development efforts through research, tactic development, and internal brainstorms

Have a fierce commitment to, and respect for, a diverse and inclusive workplace

Possess excellent writing and grammar skills, including the ability to write concisely, clearly, and logically

Proactively learn about and react to news and policies that impact clients

Begin to think beyond tactics and start understanding strategic recommendations

Regularly evaluate account management and client service, and make recommendations to improve

Prioritize across accounts and competing priorities, and look to account leads and management to help prioritize as needed

Qualifications/Required Skills

2–4 years of communications or public relations experience; agency experience strongly preferred

Exceptional attention to detail

Speak with clarity, precision, and purpose in small and large groups

Experience drafting media pitches, press materials, executive thought leadership, statements, communications plans, and research-driven recommendations

Ability to support social media and influencer programs is preferred

Familiarity with GEO, AI search, SEO, or digital content strategy is a plus; training can be provided

Washington, D.C.-area candidates are strongly preferred, particularly for the collaboration and development needs of this role

Knows and uses AP Style and can edit work from junior team members

Comfortable with basic social media aggregators like Sprout Social, Meltwater, Hootsuite

Comfortable with Microsoft and Google office products

Interested and comfortable learning and adopting new tech platforms

Experience supporting integrated communications campaigns, including digitally forward work

Interested in practical applications of AI and emerging search and content-discovery trends

Comfortable with digital platforms like Wikipedia, Reddit, Discord, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Campaign Manager and social media platforms

Demonstrated experience pitching media and supporting earned media programs

Seeks and is receptive to feedback; puts feedback into action

The salary range for this position is $56,000–$76,200.

Company	CLYDE
Location	Washington, District Of Columbia
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$56,000 – $56,000 / yr

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