Senior Account Executive

Description

Bodewell Group is seeking a full-time, Senior Account Executive, to join our San Diego team. The Senior Account Executive is responsible for executing senior management and client vision including drafting communications and building relationships with key audiences; assists in business development by seeking new relationships for possible business opportunities. We are seeking an individual who is ready to support unique communications needs by developing tailored strategies and tactics that get results. We want strong writers and researchers – those who enjoy jumping in and learning everything they can about a client or project.

At Bodewell Group, progress starts with people.

 Location and Travel: This person must be located in San Diego. Our offices operate on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite in San Diego. Travel is required up to 10-15% of the time. This role will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.

• →Assist with the planning, development, and execution of public relations, communications, and marketing initiatives across a variety of projects, including large, complex transportation programs
• →Support communications and stakeholder outreach for major transportation programs, ensuring consistent, clear, and timely messaging across all public-facing channels
• →Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, and construction teams to translate project information, milestones, and public-facing impacts (such as closures and traffic detours) into clear and accessible communications materials
• →Prepare client research, media coverage tracking, and social media monitoring
• →Develop and implement social media campaigns, including content development and content calendars
• →Manage development of collateral materials, including content creation, coordination with graphic design, and ensuring deadlines are met
• →Create high-quality internal and external communications, including fact sheets, client presentations, news releases, eblasts, messaging platforms, flyers, signage, and other client deliverables
• →Develop and execute engagement strategies, including in-person and digital public outreach, briefings, presentations, signage, and related materials
• →Develop consistent, creative, and effective media pitches
• →Plan, execute, and support client events, including community meetings, open houses, milestone celebrations, and other public engagement activities
• →Represent clients at events as needed, including staffing booths, open houses, and community engagement events
• →Actively seek business development opportunities by attending networking and community events, participating in professional associations, and engaging with government and business contacts
• →Provide guidance to and support junior staff, including Interns, Account Coordinators, and Account Executives
• →Additional duties as required

Requirements

• →Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
• →3+ years' experience in public relations or public outreach fields

We believe meaningful work must be supported by meaningful benefits. Bodewell supports your professional growth, financial stability, health and overall well-being so you can focus on building what matters.

• Flexible, Hybrid Schedule: A hybrid work model that supports flexibility, collaboration and work-life balance.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including several low-cost medical plan options, 100% employer covered dental and vision, and FSA offerings to support our team and their families.
• Financial Growth and Stability: Competitive salaries with clear paths for advancement, 401(k) participation, profit-sharing opportunities and life insurance benefits.
• Professional Growth and Opportunity: A professional development stipend, internal training programs, mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to influential stakeholders and complex, high-impact projects.
• Rest, Renewal and Well-Being: Three weeks of PTO, 13 paid holidays and a company wellness stipend for ClassPass.
• Community and Recognition: Company events and an employee recognition program celebrate contributions, milestones and the collaborative spirit that defines our culture.