Account Director, Public Affairs

Account Director, U.S. Public Affairs, Regulation & Geopolitical

Brunswick Group, LLC, Washington, D.C.

Opportunity

Brunswick Group is seeking an Account Director for its U.S. Public Affairs practice with 4-6+ years of work experience in political campaigns, public affairs, policy communications or related space to join our Washington, D.C. office and U.S. public affairs practice. This Account Director will use their experience, specialized public affairs skill and background on behalf of the firm's clients across a range of sectors and projects.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Client Contribution & Handling

Deliver high-quality work; provide strong support to teams

Draft, proofread and edit press releases, memos, presentations and other documents created for clients; exhibit exemplary attention to detail

Provide research and analysis on media coverage, relevant trends and events

Demonstrate interest in clients' business; identify and analyze news articles regarding industry trends

Effectively handle the logistics around media meetings, announcements and other client events Teamwork and Collaborative Approach

Willingly assume and actively pursue additional responsibility and role on the team

Take initiative in projects, going beyond basic requirements to deliver exceptional results

Keep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans, capture meeting notes as appropriate Communications Skills

Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful documents and correspondence

Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analyze and distil complex information

Use good judgment in deciding what information should be shared and what should not; exercise discretion

Provides input into media and communications strategy to identify new angles and pitching stories to a range of different media Continuous Learner

Demonstrate curiosity and awareness of current events and relevant global issues

Actively seek out or accept assignments that represent learning opportunities and provide professional growth

Willingly accept suggestions for improvement; seek feedback and respond accordingly

Attend and engage in internal learning opportunities and training sessions Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

4 to 6 years of public affairs, policy and/or campaign experience

Deep understanding of political and policy issues and how they may affect corporations

Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Energetic team player with strong self-motivation

Experience managing teams and passionate about coaching junior staff

Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations

Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters

Knowledge of the media landscape Ideal Candidate:

A rising advisor and communicator with experience counseling clients and/or principals on regulatory and public affairs issues

Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance environments

Strong relationships across D.C. including governmental branches, lobbying shops, and campaigns

Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence

Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit The Americas

In the U.S., we have offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. In Brazil, we have an office in Sao Paulo. We advise clients on, among other things, domestic and cross border M&A, IPOs, activism, capital markets and investor relations, public and regulatory affairs, geopolitical issues, litigation, crisis, cyber, employee engagement, digital, opinion research and on broader reputation campaigns.

Colleagues in the U.S. are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and consist of in-depth industry and sector experts from banking, law, accounting, politics, government, journalism and the media, consulting and elsewhere. Our U.S. CEO is Nik Deogun.

For more information on Brunswick, including our offices and client offers, please visit our website:

Compensation

The applicant who is selected for this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

The range of base compensation will be: $95,000 - $105,000.

If an offer is extended to an applicant in DC, the applicant will be paid in line with this range and based on the applicant's experience and qualifications. This range applies only to the DC position, and salaries in other offices and regions will vary based on an applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as the competitive landscape.

Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual performance and the overall performance of the Firm.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick leave, as well as paid Bank Holidays. Firm-sponsored 401K Plan with 3% safe harbor contribution of base and bonus - immediate vesting.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best and most diverse professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a "one-firm firm" with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.