Assistant Client Account Manager

TSG - The Sheridan Group seeks an Assistant Client Account Manager to support strategic communications and public affairs campaigns for corporate, nonprofit, and association clients. In this role, you'll coordinate daily client communications, track deliverables, and help manage advocacy initiatives that shape public policy debates and reputations. Responsibilities include research, drafting client-ready materials, monitoring media and policy developments, and supporting events. You'll work in a collaborative, high-performance environment with direct access to senior leaders and hands-on mentorship in public affairs and issue advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Support senior account managers in executing strategic communications and public affairs campaigns for corporate, nonprofit, and association clients.
• Coordinate day-to-day client communication, track deliverables, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Conduct policy, media, and stakeholder research to inform advocacy strategies and client recommendations.
• Draft and edit client-ready materials including memos, briefing documents, presentations, and campaign reports.
• Monitor media, legislative, and regulatory developments relevant to client priorities and prepare concise summaries.
• Help plan and manage events, briefings, and advocacy activities, including logistics and stakeholder outreach.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate digital, media, and grassroots tactics into client campaigns.
• Maintain organized project documentation, budgets, and status reports to support account planning and performance.

Required Skills

• Account management
• Strategic communications
• Public affairs
• Policy research
• Media monitoring
• Writing and editing
• Project management
• Client relationship management
• Presentation development
• Digital advocacy tools