Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GovExec is a leading information and marketing platform for government leaders and contractors. They are seeking an Account Director to support the execution and growth of their events business, focusing on client experience, event operations, and content programming.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for sponsors, speakers, partners, and event stakeholders
• Deliver a high-touch, responsive client experience throughout the event lifecycle
• Manage communication timelines, follow-ups, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders
• Support sponsor fulfillment and ensure all client-facing elements are accurate and professionally executed
• Build strong internal and external relationships through proactive communication and organization
• Support development and execution of event agendas and programming
• Recruit, coordinate, and manage speakers for live and virtual events
• Manage speaker outreach, confirmations, scheduling, prep calls, and logistical communication
• Collect and organize speaker materials including bios, headshots, presentations, and session descriptions
• Ensure event content and speaker information are accurate, polished, and aligned across platforms
• Proofread and review websites, email campaigns, agendas, promotional materials, and event communications
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, grammar, and overall quality across client-facing materials
• Help identify and resolve content gaps, inconsistencies, or operational issues before launch
• Maintain strong attention to detail across all deliverables and communications
• Support planning and execution of in-person and virtual events
• Coordinate across sales, marketing, content/editorial, and operations teams to keep projects moving forward
• Help manage project timelines, trackers, and event logistics
• Troubleshoot issues quickly and professionally in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in client services, marketing agencies, events, conference production, account management, or related fields
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Professional, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple departments and stakeholders
• Experience working in highly client-facing or agency-style environments
• Experience coordinating speakers, content, or event logistics
• Experience with project management systems, event platforms, CRM tools, or marketing systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

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