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Fiona Hutton & Associates (FHA) is looking for a highly driven, innovative professional to join our West Coast strategic communications and public affairs agency as a Vice President. This senior leadership role will be centered on addressing some of California’s most pressing and important issues, including health equity, climate resiliency, drought, clean energy, workforce development, food security, infrastructure planning and much more.
Recognized as one of the nation’s top independent communications firms and a pacesetter in industry best practices, FHA specializes in reputation management, corporate communications, issues management, policy advocacy, regulatory challenges, litigation support, public outreach and awareness campaigns for a blue-chip client roster. You’re not a number here or a cog in a publicly traded conglomerate wheel, you’re a member of a tight knit team of independent thinkers who collaborate on innovative campaigns driving change and improving our state. With this position, you can make an enormous impact in one of California’s fastest growing public affairs agencies.
Our work and people are unique and featured nationally. FHA consistently earns high marks in annual rankings of public relations agencies, including 6th in PR Week’s list of Top 10 US Public Affairs agencies, PRSA’s PRism Awards, Capitol Weekly’s Top 100 Influencers and the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top Disruptors.
COOL STUFF YOU’LL GET TO DO:
- Create and manage integrated communications plans (creative, earned, owned, thought leadership, digital/social and partner engagement) for corporate, trade association, non-profit and public agency clients and oversee day-to-day quality execution
- Collaborate on development of innovative creative campaigns and compelling brand identities
- Drive story mining and oversee development of targeted messaging, top-notch content generation and communications tools
- Manage robust media and outreach campaigns and own relationships with key reporters and influencer groups
- Supervise account team and wide range of expert subcontractors, including designers, research firms, SMEs, etc.
- Effectively manage multi-functional, large-scale client budgets
- Amplify FHA vision, value proposition and culture internally and externally
- Ensure retention of team; serve as mentor and support professional development of junior staff
- Coach team members to become effective project managers and to think strategically about how to achieve client objectives
- Serve as a senior FHA ambassador in the community – attending industry and public affairs events
- Platform FHA’s respected brand to statewide and regional audiences
- Participate in new business and agency marketing; collaborate on proposals and lead presentations
- Contribute to the development of branded FHA products and services that stand out as industry best practices
GREAT THINGS WE’LL DO FOR YOU:
- Be clear about our mission and purpose – addressing some of California’s most important challenges and elevating our people
- Ensure you’re challenged and motivated by client engagement
- Drive a culture that celebrates and recognizes your accomplishments and links them to the growth of the team and agency as a whole
- Provide clear opportunities for advancement in a healthy and growing agency
- Provide a supportive environment that focuses on team first
- Host annual senior leadership workshop/retreat to drive strategic vision of the agency
- Focus on your skills training through our FHAcademy programming
- Structure monthly mentoring meetings and formalized performance evaluations with clear metrics
- Provide a transparent environment where company goals and metrics are shared
- Offer life balance and flexibility with a hybrid work schedule and remote days
- Provide employee engagement and employee recognition opportunities throughout the year
- Make sure you laugh, enjoy the camaraderie and have fun along the way
DESIRED SKILLSETS:
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in communications, public affairs, public relations or politics; direct experience in executing and managing statewide advocacy and communications programs
- Prior experience working in an agency setting required
- Demonstrated knowledge and established relationships within California’s corporate, political, policy and media landscapes
- Proven experience managing teams, driving retention/professional development and active performance management
- Understanding of agency financials; budget creation and management
- Demonstrable track record of success in a fast-paced, high stakes environment or on high-profile issues
WHAT WE OFFER:
“When you package the right team with the right tools, you get results!” We want all employees to feel valued through their work/life balance and compensation. As such, we offer competitive salaries and discretionary performance bonus, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, professional development and mentoring, lunch and learns, team building events and employee recognition.
FHA embraces diversity, actively pursues equity, and cultivates an inclusive environment. We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.
This full-time salaried position will be located in the company’s Los Angeles or Sacramento office (hybrid model – 3 days a week in office). Salary $130,000 – $160,000 (plus performance bonus), depending on experience.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume via resume@fionahuttonassoc.com
Fiona Hutton & Associates (FHA) is looking for a highly driven, innovative professional to join our California-based strategic communications and public affairs agency as an Account Coordinator. This role will be centered on addressing some of California’s most pressing and important issues, including health equity, the digital divide, drought, clean energy and much more.
Recognized as one of the nation’s top independent communications firms and a pacesetter in industry best practices, FHA specializes in reputation management, corporate communications, issues management, policy advocacy, regulatory challenges, litigation support, public outreach and awareness campaigns for a blue-chip client roster. You’re not a number here or a cog in a publicly traded conglomerate wheel; you’re a member of a tight-knit team of independent thinkers who collaborate on innovative campaigns driving change and improving our state. With this position, you can make an enormous impact in one of California’s fastest-growing public affairs agencies.
Our work and people are unique and featured nationally. FHA consistently earns high marks in annual rankings of public relations agencies, including 6th in PR Week’s list of Top 10 US Public Affairs agencies, PRSA’s PRism Awards, Capitol Weekly’s Top 100 Influencers and the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top Disruptors.
COOL STUFF YOU’LL GET TO DO:
- Keep up-to-date with emerging trends in California’s political, policy, regulatory and business arenas
- Learn best practices in core workstreams, including content generation, media relations, thought leadership, social media, research, partnership outreach, etc.
- Develop/write messaging, fact sheets, infographics, newsletters, presentations, reports and website content
- Coordinate creative design of materials with our in-house creative director and/or outside design firms
- Learn the media landscape, targeting media, managing databases, pitching/securing coverage and building monitoring reports
- Build your writing skills by preparing press releases, media advisories, opinion editorials, by-lined commentary and briefing interview prep materials
- Secure and prep client executives for events, panels, podcasts and speaking engagements
- Support the development of social channel engagement strategies and online community management
- Track client annual budgets, monthly work-back/production plans and produce weekly activity trackers
- Participate in development of integrated strategic plans and research/insights analysis
GREAT THINGS WE’LL DO FOR YOU:
- Be clear about our mission and purpose – addressing some of California’s most important challenges and elevating our people
- Ensure you’re challenged and motivated by client engagement
- Drive a culture that celebrates and recognizes your accomplishments and links them to the growth of the team and agency as a whole
- Provide clear opportunities for advancement in a financially healthy and growing agency
- Provide a supportive environment that focuses on the team first
- Focus on your skills training through our FHA Academy programming
- Structure monthly mentoring meetings and formalized performance evaluations with clear metrics
- Provide a transparent environment where company goals and metrics are shared
DESIRED SKILLSETS:
- Prior experience working in a public relations/affairs agency, government office, trade association, or corporate communications in-house preferred
- Prior experience working in a public relations/affairs agency, government office, trade association, or corporate communications in-house preferred
- Knowledge of California’s political, policy and media landscapes
- Comfortable and confident in complex, multi-tasking management role
- Highly organized manager of projects
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; articulate and able to communicate effectively with clients and external audiences
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external client teams
- Awareness of importance of and commitment to driving culture – natural team builder
- Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, journalism, communications, political science or related experience. Master’s in Public Policy added value
WHAT WE OFFER:
“When you package the right team with the right tools, you get results!” Yes, we want all employees to feel valued through their work/life balance and compensation. As such, we offer competitive salaries and discretionary performance bonus, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, professional development and mentoring, lunch and learns, team building events, employee recognition and we welcome furry friends.
FHA embraces diversity, actively pursues equity, and cultivates an inclusive environment. We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.
This full-time salaried position will be located in the company’s Los Angeles office (hybrid model). Salary $50,000 -$60,000 depending on experience.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume via resume@fionahuttonassoc.com
Fiona Hutton & Associates (FHA) is looking for a highly driven, innovative professional to join our California-based strategic communications and public affairs agency as an Account Executive. This role will be centered on addressing some of California’s most pressing and important issues, including health equity, the digital divide, drought, clean energy and much more.
Recognized as one of the nation’s top independent communications firms and a pacesetter in industry best practices, FHA specializes in reputation management, corporate communications, issues management, policy advocacy, regulatory challenges, litigation support, public outreach and awareness campaigns for a blue-chip client roster. You’re not a number here or a cog in a publicly traded conglomerate wheel; you’re a member of a tight-knit team of independent thinkers who collaborate on innovative campaigns driving change and improving our state. With this position, you can make an enormous impact in one of California’s fastest-growing public affairs agencies.
Our work and people are unique and featured nationally. FHA consistently earns high marks in annual rankings of public relations agencies, including 6th in PR Week’s list of Top 10 US Public Affairs agencies, PRSA’s PRism Awards, Capitol Weekly’s Top 100 Influencers and the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top Disruptors.
COOL STUFF YOU’LL GET TO DO:
- Keep up-to-date with emerging trends in California’s political, policy, regulatory and business arenas
- Deepen experience across core workstreams, including content generation, media relations, thought leadership, social media, research, partnership outreach, etc.
- Develop messaging, fact sheets, infographics, newsletters, presentations, press releases, commentary and website content
- Conduct media outreach, secure coverage, manage media databases and build monitoring reports
- Coordinate creative design of content with our in-house creative director and/or outside design firms
- Maintain expertise in social media and digital tools
- Secure and prep client executives for events, panels, podcasts and speaking engagements
- Support the development of social channel engagement strategies and online community management
- Track client annual budgets, monthly work-back/production plans and produce weekly activity trackers
- Participate in development of integrated strategic plans and research/insights analysis
- Drive a strong commitment to quality and pursuit of excellence
GREAT THINGS WE’LL DO FOR YOU:
- Be clear about our mission and purpose – addressing some of California’s most important challenges and elevating our people.
- Ensure you’re challenged and motivated by client engagement
- Drive a culture that celebrates and recognizes your accomplishments and links them to the growth of the team and agency as a whole
- Provide clear opportunities for advancement in a financially healthy and growing agency
- Provide a supportive environment that focuses on the team first
- Focus on your skills training through our FHA Academy programming
- Structure monthly mentoring meetings and formalized performance evaluations with clear metrics
- Provide a transparent environment where company goals and metrics are shared
- Offer life balance and flexibility with a hybrid work schedule and remote days
DESIRED SKILLSETS:
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a public relations/affairs agency, government office, trade association, or corporate communications in-house
- Knowledge of California’s political, policy and media landscapes
- Comfortable and confident in complex, multi-tasking management role
- Highly organized manager of projects
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; articulate and able to communicate effectively with clients and external audiences
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external client teams
- Awareness of importance of and commitment to driving culture – natural team builder
- Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, journalism, communications, political science or related experience
WHAT WE OFFER:
“When you package the right team with the right tools, you get results!” Yes, we want all employees to feel valued through their work/life balance and compensation. As such, we offer competitive salaries and discretionary performance bonuses, medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, professional development and mentoring, lunch and learns, team building events, employee recognition and we welcome furry friends.
FHA embraces diversity, actively pursues equity, and cultivates an inclusive environment. We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.
This full-time salaried position will be located in the company’s Sacramento office (hybrid model). Salary $65,000 – $75,000 depending on experience.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume via resume@fionahuttonassoc.com
Benefits
When you package the right team with the right tools, you get results.
CAREER MAPPING
Mentoring program
Professional development seminars
Lunch-and-Learns
Monthly agency convening
Annual/bi-annual performance reviews
WELLNESS
Health, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off
Flex/remote work policy
Healthy drinks and snacks
Open, modern office with natural light
FINANCIAL
Competitive salary and performance bonus structure
401k retirement program
Discounted entertainment tickets
Financial planning resources
Paid office parking
AND SOME FUN ALONG THE WAY
Team building events
Retreats
Employee recognition
Furry friends