Senior Account Executive

Overview

BCFS Public Affairs, one of California’s leading public affairs and ballot measure campaign firms, is hiring a driven public affairs / communications practitioner to join the team as a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to support the firm’s blue-chip client roster. Ideal candidates will have at least 4+ years’ experience supporting public affairs, legislative and/or ballot campaigns, with a proven track record of navigating fast‑paced, high‑stakes client projects and the ability to clearly communicate complex policy issues.

Team members are expected to be in the office Monday-Thursday, with Fridays optional to work remotely or in office.

• Support high‑level public affairs and legislative campaigns independently and as part of a team.
• Oversee Account Fellows staff and manage up to senior staff.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day point of contact for clients, consultants, vendors and other key stakeholders across multiple accounts.
• Develop campaign collateral and advocacy materials including fact sheets, talking points, coalition emails, toolkits, social media content, press releases, op‑eds, media advisories, etc.
• Create digital and social media strategies to include content creation for websites, advertising and social media platforms.
• Independently manage complex work streams, delivering timely, accurate and strategic results aligned with client goals.
• Manage and oversee coalition building and grassroots mobilization efforts including third‑party outreach and recruitment, giving presentations, debates, managing databases, helping coordinate field and other grassroots events.
• Own project timelines, schedules, client reports and internal communications to keep teams aligned and accountable.
• Lead the development of client‑ready updates, plans and campaign deliverables with limited oversight.
• Track political, policy and media developments and flag implications that could impact client strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government, Communications, Journalism or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple client accounts and complex projects simultaneously with a high degree of independence.
• Experience and interest in California’s political, legislative and regulatory landscape.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented industry.
• Self‑starter with strong organizational skills who is not afraid of high‑profile campaigns and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage timelines and deliverables.
• Ability to interpret complex policy issues and communicate them clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to navigate the unpredictable nature of politics and public affairs, managing competing priorities and maintaining composure under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.