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Southwest Strategies Group · 15 hours ago

Account Manager, Public Outreach

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time Manager to join their Los Angeles team. The Manager will lead strategic client support and project delivery in the infrastructure space, coordinating across agencies and stakeholders to drive growth and ensure high-quality outreach.

AdvertisingMarketingPublic Relations

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day project manager for public outreach and infrastructure projects, maintaining communication, delegating tasks, tracking deadlines, supporting client needs, and building trusted relationships

Develop messaging, outreach strategies, and communication plans for community and stakeholder engagement

Manage and support execution of outreach campaigns, including managing timelines, drafting materials, and coordinating logistics

Develop engaging content and collateral for outreach, including digital campaigns

Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and external partners to support outreach and project success

Work closely with designers to ensure outreach materials align with branding and campaign goals

Monitor and flag potential issues; support development of response strategies during crisis or emergency communications

Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, research, and attending relevant community events

Stay informed on current events, political developments, and best practices in public affairs outreach and communications

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Public Outreach experienceManaging outreach campaignsCommunity Relations experienceProject managementPublic relations agency experienceTransportation project experienceWater project experienceEnergy project experienceResearch skillsWriting skills

Required

5+ years of previous Public Outreach or Community Relations experience required

Proven success in managing strategic outreach campaigns

Experience managing project team of 2-3 employees

Preferred

Previous public relations agency experience preferred

Experience with transportation, water or energy clients or projects preferred

Benefits

No-cost medical plan

Dental

Vision

FSA

3 weeks PTO

14 paid holidays

401(k) profit sharing

Professional development stipend

Internal training programs

Company wellness stipend for ClassPass

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Company events and celebrations

Employee recognition program

Company

Southwest Strategies Group

Southwest Strategies Group is one of the most respected, recognized and successful public outreach and communications firms in the Western United States.

Founded in 2000

San Diego, California, USA

51-200 employees