[YEP-DC] Position Available: Education Account Executive, Hager Sharp

Hager Sharp is an independent, employee-owned communications firm in Washington, D.C. Since 1973, we've built a reputation for national public education and social marketing campaigns that help people live healthier, safer and smarter lives. For us, it's about communications that make a difference.

We are looking for an Account Executive to join the education team and provide support to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also referred to as The Nation's Report Card. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of work experience, is a quick-learner, self-starter, and team player with an interest in education.

Duties may include:

•        Designing and producing outreach materials, including videos

•        Writing, reviewing and editing materials

•        Planning for and managing new product timelines

•        Managing and working with multiple vendors and contractors simultaneously

•        Researching and compiling information related to client projects

•        Tackling challenging new projects and brainstorming creative solutions for clients

Qualifications:

·         Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required

·         Experience with Photoshop and InDesign strongly preferred

·         Project management skills, with the ability to multi-task

·         Excellent writing and editing skills

·         Ability to analyze and summarize complex data and information for public consumption

·         Ability to perform well under tight deadlines to produce quality work

• Strong client service orientation 

To Apply:

·         Candidates should e-mail their cover letter and resume to Karen Cassiday (kcassiday(at)hagersharp.com). No phone calls, please. Equal Opportunity Employer. http://www.hagersharp.com/