Partnering with our clients, DCI provides strategic counsel and designs winning public affairs and communications campaigns around the world.  Our creative solutions advance the business priorities of our clients by delivering results in the most challenging environments. 

Our team includes public affairs strategists who have held positions at the most senior levels within government, politics, and corporate communications. Each has extensive experience in managing complex issue campaigns. They choose to work at DCI Group because they want a different kind of career experience and the highest quality client relationships. Our team members are motivated by our business approach, where our success is predicated on our clients’ success.

DCI Group is currently seeking to fill the position of Account Executive in our Client Services division with a strong focus in media relations.

General responsibilities include: outreach to print, radio and TV reporters and producers, extensive writing and messaging, developing new reporter relationships on behalf of our clients, coordinating media-related events, managing tasks on several client projects concurrently and interacting with internal client services teams on a daily basis with ease, comfort and professionalism.

The Account Executive will be required to:

• Manage and administer the activities of assigned accounts or industry segments in accordance with DCI policies and client objectives
• Manage complex issue media campaigns, including creation and execution of strategic public relations plans
• Pitch DC reporters on issues and events related to our clients

• Three to five years experience in media relations and public affairs
• Background in public relations and media outreach
• Established reporter relationships among DC media outlets
• PR firm/agency experience preferred
• Previous telecommunications experience is a plus

The successful candidate must be self motivated, creative, and highly organized with great interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the candidate must be able to demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills. Finally, it is essential that the individual selected for this position be able to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization and be viewed as a highly collaborative team player.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

• Complex project management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to prepare and present complex materials or issues before a wide variety of audiences
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of communication styles
• Willingness to travel domestically (10%)

We look forward to receiving your application!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.