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Our client is a rapidly growing communications firm focused on providing leadership and growth opportunities. They hire people who work hard, enjoy learning, and love working with the public. With strong retention rates and a track record of promoting from within (their current president started as an Account Executive!), they offer genuine long-term career growth.

They specialize in high-impact, visible public projects including major developments, affordable housing initiatives, transportation projects, and community-shaping endeavors. You'll work with high-level public officials and community leaders while expanding your professional network.

 
Our client is seeking a full-time Vice President and Transportation Business Line Lead to join their Southern California team. As a senior leader, this role is instrumental in guiding client strategy, advancing business development efforts, and shaping the firm's transportation vision. This position requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in public outreach, infrastructure communications, and strong relationships across the transportation industry. The role leads high-profile client initiatives, develops communication strategies, and serves as a trusted advisor to executives and policymakers. Internally, this leader will support business growth, mentor team members, and forge strategic partnerships to position the firm for major opportunities.

 
Roles hired in San Diego operate on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite in the San Diego headquarters. Roles outside of San Diego are primarily remote with varying expectations of visits to satellite offices and clients. Travel is required up to 20-30% of the time. Additional travel may arise to accommodate project demands and conference participation. This role will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.


Forecast staffing needs for all transportation business line projects and contracts, regularly reporting fluctuations to senior leadership

Manage all budgeting and invoicing for transportation business line clients as well as forecast costs for proposed strategies

Present strong project management skills, overseeing all aspects of projects at a detailed level and leading client interactions independently

Build and maintain meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences, contributing to overall business development efforts

Serve as a positive role model who actively coaches junior staff by providing constructive feedback and coaching discussions

Coach supervisorial staff (Managers and Directors) towards maximizing performance and ensure they have resources needed to provide the best possible product to clients

Maintain understanding of current transportation industry-related public outreach, public affairs, and communications best practices

Work closely with Executive Committee members to develop and drive strategic direction to meet organizational communications goals

Develop and manage teams towards execution of strategic communication programs including community relations, public outreach, public affairs, social media, and media relations

Oversee mix of small to large-scale communication-related projects, managing deliverables, budgets, timelines and teams

Experience managing transportation industry communications across all phases of infrastructure projects – planning, design, environmental review, construction, and operations

Deep understanding of key policy issues in transportation industry and ability to translate highly technical information into accessible language

Experience managing complex, multilingual public outreach campaigns and understanding of how to reach traditionally underserved populations

Develop and manage all transportation business line proposals, leading all stages of the process

Actively search for business opportunities by attending networking events, participating in professional associations, and meeting with government contacts

Competitive salary with exceptional opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth

Comprehensive benefits including medical care, flexible spending accounts, paid time off and profit sharing

Opportunity to work on exciting, visible public projects that make a real difference

Access to high-level networking opportunities with public officials and influential leaders

Company-wide events and cross-office collaboration opportunities

Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced professionals across multiple offices

Chance to be part of a rapidly growing company with exciting new projects constantly coming in

Leadership development and advancement opportunities

15+ years of relevant experience in transportation public outreach/public affairs or a related field

10+ years of agency experience OR 5+ years of agency experience and 10+ years of in-house experience with a local or state transportation agency

Proven ability to manage large projects as well as small teams on one or more sizable accounts

Continued management of an account for a minimum of 3 years

Experience managing both retainer and hourly billable projects

Experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects

Experience as a direct supervisor of more than three staff, including participating in regular review cycles

Management of two or more significant client accounts

Generation of three or more quality business leads per year

Regular service on at least one high profile community or industry-specific board or commission

Vice President, Public Outreach - Transportation

 Our client, a leading communications firm, is seeking a full-time, salaried Senior Account Executive to join their Bay Area 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. They are seeking an individual who is ready to support unique communications needs by developing tailored strategies and tactics that get results. They want strong writers and researchers – those who enjoy jumping in and learning everything they can about a client or project.

 This position operates on a hybrid schedule, with 2-3 days onsite in the San Francisco office. Travel is required up to 15-20% of the time. This role will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.

Assist in the planning, development and execution of public affairs and outreach plans on a variety of different projects

Prepare client research, media coverage and social media tracking; develop and implement social media campaigns

Manage development of collateral materials, including creating content, coordinating with graphics on design elements and ensuring deadlines are met

Create high quality internal and external communications, including fact sheets, client presentations, news releases, eblasts, message platforms, flyers, signage and any other content necessary for clients

Develop consistent, creative and successful media pitches

Plan, execute and represent clients at events in any way necessary (e.g., manning booths, staffing open houses)

Build and maintain meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences

Actively search for business opportunities by attending networking and community events, participating in professional associations, and meeting informally with government and business contacts

Provide guidance to and assist junior staff members, such as Interns, Account Coordinators and Account Executives

Leadership development and advancement opportunities (senior staff regularly promoted to executive roles)

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

Senior Account Executive - public outreach

 Our client is a rapidly growing communications firm with a strong culture rooted in providing leadership and growth opportunities. They focus on hiring people who work hard, enjoy learning and growing, and love working with the public. With excellent retention rates and a proven track record of promoting from within (their current president started as an Account Executive!), they offer genuine long-term career growth.

They specialize in high-impact, visible public projects including major developments, affordable housing initiatives, transportation projects, and other community-shaping endeavors. You'll have the opportunity to work with high-level public officials and community leaders while expanding your professional network.

 Our client, a leading communications firm, is seeking a full-time Account Executive to join their Bay Area team. The Account Executive provides support to project managers on public communications, community outreach and media relations as well as coordinates and executes special events, public hearings, social media activity and market research. They are seeking an individual who is ready to support unique communications needs by developing tailored strategies and tactics that get results. They want strong writers and researchers – those who enjoy jumping in and learning everything they can about a client or project.

Develop a deep understanding of client projects and daily operations to support the development and execution of communications and public engagement plans

Lead or support client communications efforts, including tours, community presentations, and public updates

Participate in internal strategy meetings to align on client goals and messaging

Draft, edit, and maintain project documentation such as meeting agendas, website content, stakeholder databases, and project files

Partner with clients to create compelling content for social media, websites, advertising, videos, presentations, and collateral, aligning with the overall communications strategy

Collaborate with internal and client-side creative teams on the design and production of communication materials

Plan, coordinate, and staff public meetings, special events, tours, and workshops—including outreach, vendor coordination, setup, facilitation, and breakdown

Manage advisory or community committee processes, including research, administration, documentation, and event support

Respond to stakeholder inquiries and conduct outreach activities such as canvassing and field engagement

Track and report on media coverage, stakeholder engagement, and social media performance to guide planning and measure impact

Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including community members, partners, and public officials

Support business development by identifying opportunities for expanding client services

Bachelor's degree in public relations or related field

1+ years' previous Public Relations or Community Relations experience required

Account Executive - public outreach

Our client is an award-winning integrated communications firm with 20+ years of consistent growth and over 100 employees. They work with innovative companies across climate/sustainability, deep tech (AI, infrastructure, frontier tech), core enterprise, consumer, and health sectors. This is a true work-from-anywhere opportunity with complete location flexibility.

We're seeking an independent, proactive Account Director to lead 4+ accounts across B2B tech, cybersecurity, SaaS, and AI sectors. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities, and can operate autonomously while maintaining strong client relationships. Writing excellence is paramount at this organization.

Build and execute creative, proactive PR programs from inception

Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple accounts simultaneously

Develop strategic recommendations and provide client consultation

Create compelling messaging and positioning for technology companies

Execute comprehensive media relations strategies

Mentor team members and drive professional development

8+ years of B2B tech agency PR experience

4+ years of team management and program development experience

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to think critically and solve problems strategically

Experience with cybersecurity, SaaS, enterprise software sectors

Independent work style with strong organizational skills

Creative mindset with initiative to propose innovative solutions

This established organization positions itself at the center of technology innovation, working with entrepreneurs from startups to established brands. They offer a transparent, collaborative culture with strong mentorship programs, non-micromanaged environment, and excellent internal promotion opportunities (most VPs promoted from within).

 $85,000 - $100,000 (based on experience)

Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, flexible time off, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Ready to join an award-winning team at the forefront of technology communications? This role offers independence, growth opportunities, and the chance to work with innovative companies in a stable, people-first environment.

Account Director - Deep Tech & B2B Technology

We're seeking an independent, proactive Public Relations Account Manager to lead 4+ accounts across B2B tech, cybersecurity, SaaS, and AI sectors. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities, and can operate autonomously while maintaining strong client relationships. Writing excellence is paramount at this organization.

6+ years of B2B tech agency PR experience

2+ years of team management and program development experience

Account Manager - Deep Tech & B2B Technology

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