Senior Account Manager

We are looking for a highly driven and experienced Senior Account Manager to be fully seconded within a high-profile government entity.

This is a client-facing, strategic role that demands strong strategic advisory skills, a deep understanding of media and digital landscapes, and the ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling narratives for a range of stakeholders. The role also includes supporting regional communications and advisory across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, working across diverse audiences and markets.

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.