Senior Account Manager

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic communications plans that align with the client’s overarching goals.
• Serve as the daily client advisor on media positioning, engagement strategy, and high-impact storytelling opportunities.
• Craft executive messaging, press releases, thought leadership, speeches, briefing notes, media responses, and stakeholder materials.
• Support reputation management and media relations—proactively identify media opportunities, secure coverage, and manage journalist relationships.
• Ensure alignment of communications outputs with national strategies
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, agency teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure consistent narrative and brand positioning.
• Coordinate with digital and creative teams to deliver integrated campaigns across traditional and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor's degree in business, International Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic coms.
• Possesses a robust understanding of the regulatory landscape in the region.
• Utilizes all available tools and resources effectively to complete internal client tasks.
• Understands traditional and social media channels thoroughly.
• Builds media and government stakeholder relationships convincingly and methodically.
• Delivers strong and engaging presentations.
• Collaborates effectively within a team environment in a resourceful manner.
• Communicates with excellence in both written and verbal forms.
• Adapts flexibly to changing priorities and environments.
• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills consistently.
• Analyzes data with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Applies market insights effectively in decision-making.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of strategic communications.
• Brings prior client servicing experience.
• Careers at APCO
• Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients.
• We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices.
• We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.