720 Strategies, an award-winning public affairs firm located in downtown Washington, DC, seeks an Account Manager to help with the day-to-day management of some of its most prestigious client relationships. If selected, you will join a creative, fun and highly professional team committed to client excellence.

Essential functions:

• Working as part of a team servicing several client accounts;
• Directing the design, development and delivery of client deliverables, such as issue websites, brochures, videos, PPT presentations, online and offline advertising campaigns and other materials;
• Developing and managing production schedules for client deliverables;
• Interacting and managing artists, writers, Web designers and developers and video production staff to achieve client goals;
• Overseeing project budgets and ensuring that projects are completed on-budget and on-time;
• Helping to implement advocacy communications strategies based upon an understanding of client goals;
• Analyzing client results, such as Web traffic, online recruitment, direct mail response rates and other results and recommending strategic adjustments to achieve client goals;
• Negotiating and placing online advertising;
• Supporting online marketing campaigns, including conducting A/B testing to strengthen email response rates;
• Managing client websites using Expression Engine and Capwiz;
• Writing professional advocacy alerts, strategic memos, speeches, email newsletters and other client deliverables;
• Providing quality assurance and testing of client sites pre- and post-launch;
• Reviewing and editing material for posting online;
• Troubleshooting production issues and client special needs; and
• Participating in regular meetings, conference calls and webinars with clients and assisting with proactive account leadership.

Additional requirements include:

• Must be a motivated self-starter with a "can do" attitude
• Bachelor's Degree
• A minimum of two years of direct experience leading client relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, namely Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and be able to prioritize appropriately
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Interest in politics and current affairs with a drive to understand how the Internet plays a role in politics and advocacy
• Interest in working with a multitude of clients ranging from large corporations to trade associations to smaller non-profits
• Must enjoy working as part of a diverse team that likes to have fun but is driven to meet client deadlines and exceed expectations

If you would make a good fit on our team, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@720strategies.com. This is a full-time position with benefits for an approximate timeframe of six months that may or may not be extended at the discretion of 720 Strategies. We are looking to fill this position immediately.