Senior Account Executive

Senior Account Executive

Bodewell Group is seeking a full-time Senior Account Executive to join our Bay Area team. The Senior Account Executive is responsible for executing senior management and client vision, including drafting communications, managing projects, coordinating timelines and deliverables, and building relationships with key audiences. This role also assists in business development by seeking new relationships for potential business opportunities. We are seeking an individual who is ready to support unique communications needs by developing tailored strategies and tactics that get results. We want strong writers, researchers, and project managers—those who enjoy jumping in and learning everything they can about a client or project.

At Bodewell Group, progress starts with people. We are a strategic engagement agency advancing the modern building blocks of society—water, energy, transportation, land and technology. Our 130+ team partners with public and private sector leaders to build understanding, align stakeholders and move complex initiatives forward, shaping the systems that communities rely on every day. We invest in the best and brightest—innovative thinkers, strategic advisors and collaborative problem-solvers who are committed to enhancing human prosperity and quality of life for generations to come. Recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work (2025–2026), we foster a culture grounded in trust and shared purpose while creating space for balance, connection and a life outside of work. If you want to do meaningful work that shapes communities and grow your career alongside people you trust, you'll find your place at Bodewell.

Location and Travel: This position requires candidates to be based in the Bay Area and able to regularly commute to both San Francisco and Oakland, as the role includes significant in-person outreach responsibilities in Oakland in addition to regular onsite expectations in San Francisco. Our offices operate on a hybrid schedule, with three onsite days per week in San Francisco. Travel is required up to 10–15% of the time. This role may also require early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Compensation: The annual base amount for this position is dependent on several factors, including the candidate's geographic location, experience, and qualifications. The annual base amount may be adjusted based on market conditions in the location where the employee resides. A typical annual base range for this role is: $70,000– $90,000 - (actual compensation may vary by location and will follow local regulations).

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, development, and execution of public relations, communications, and marketing initiatives across a variety of projects
• Prepare client research, media coverage and social media tracking
• Develop and implement social media campaigns, including content development and content calendars
• 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)
• 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
• Additional duties as required

Requirements:

• 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

Language Skills: Employees who are fluent in Spanish, or other languages as needed, may be expected to provide in-house translation and interpretation services as part of their role.

We believe meaningful work must be supported by meaningful benefits. Bodewell supports your professional growth, financial stability, health and overall well-being so you can focus on building what matters.

• Flexible, Hybrid Schedule: A hybrid work model that supports flexibility, collaboration and work-life balance.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including several low-cost medical plan options, 100% employer covered dental and vision, and FSA offerings to support our team and their families.
• Financial Growth and Stability: Competitive salaries with clear paths for advancement, 401(k) participation, profit-sharing opportunities and life insurance benefits.
• Professional Growth and Opportunity: A professional development stipend, internal training programs, mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to influential stakeholders and complex, high-impact projects.
• Rest, Renewal and Well-Being: Three weeks of PTO, 13 paid holidays and a company wellness stipend for ClassPass.
• Community and Recognition: Company events and an employee recognition program celebrate contributions, milestones and the collaborative spirit that defines our culture.