Account Executive, Global Health and Development

What matters to you? Do you want a job that lets you fight for those things?

Good jobs let you apply your skills. Great jobs feed your sense of purpose.

The thing that defines GMMB isn't what we do—it's our why. We want to make a difference in the world. And we're pretty good at doing good.

Come join the sharp, passionate people at GMMB who bring deep expertise on the issues we care about, from education, health, and climate, to democracy, economic mobility, and social justice. We work with candidates and organizations committed to what matters, because change doesn't just happen on election day. It happens every day.

• GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence.
• This position is based in Washington, DC. 
• Salary range - $60,000 - $70,000 

You are an Account Executive with a background and/or interest in global health and development who knows how to...

• Provide service support by attending internal and client meetings and Teams calls, meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, drafting and updating status reports, and responding to staff, client requests and questions in a timely manner.
• Write, edit and proofread written materials and creative collateral including but not limited to press materials, strategy memorandums, blog posts, web pages/sites, videos, advertising elements and/or general client and agency correspondence.
• Collaborate with an integrated communications team to understand client goals and develop relevant and effective advertising and communication strategies.
• Track, analyze and report on account-related news, coverage, research and online conversation.
• Execute media relations efforts including media list development and pitching, and develop strong ongoing relationships with journalists, reporters and bloggers.
• Assist in coordinating media, client and agency events, including identifying and securing venues; working with creative team to develop marketing and collateral materials such as signage, handouts, and other branded materials; coordinating with internal departments on additional logistics such as media placement, event production and webcasting.
• Analyze campaign metrics and implement public engagement and social media tools.
• Contribute to and implement media strategies as directed by senior staff.
• Facilitate account billing.

You have…

• A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 1 - 2 years of experience managing projects and/or clients in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, advertising or a related field.
• Proven success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; flexibility to work evenings and weekends - because we're a client services firm and sometimes that's when our clients need us.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• An interest in global health and development issues, gender equality, social justice, food/nutrition systems, and/or international health.

GMMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMMB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMMB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, sex, national origin, ethnicity, mental or physical disability, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or military status or other categories defined by applicable local, state and federal statutes in the locations where we operate. GMMB encourages applicants of all ages. GMMB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

GMMB values the importance of inclusion and impact. Our success depends on fostering a truly inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed, and where their talents and ideas are channeled into our work.  While providing this information is strictly voluntary, we encourage all applicants to provide demographic information. This information, as stated in our EEO statement, will not be used to make employment related decisions. This information will only be shared with qualified and limited personnel who build policies and programs that help make GMMB an inclusive firm. 

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