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At Quinn Thomas, we believe we’re only as good as the people we hire. And we hire the best.

Every person at Quinn Thomas plays a part in delivering results to our clients. If you are an expert in your field and passionate about marketing communications, brand strategy, public relations and issues management, we invite you to explore the career opportunities below.

Account Manager, Public Affairs

Location: Hybrid work environment, located in Oregon

Quinn Thomas, one of the fastest growing marketing communications and public affairs agencies in the Northwest, is hiring an Account Manager of Public Affairs to join our all-star team. We are seeking a highly motivated communications professional with a desire to throw out the playbook and think differently.

This role will lead public affairs programs for well-known corporate brands, business associations, and industry coalitions in energy, healthcare and recreation sports throughout Oregon and Washington. This role will be responsible for leading and motivating account teams across the agency to work at the intersection of public policy and communications to bring to life creative solutions, measurable results and business outcomes for our clients. Quinn Thomas offers employees the option to work remote or from our office in Portland.

ABOUT QUINN THOMAS

Quinn Thomas provides integrated communications for clients who want to throw out the playbook and challenge conventional wisdom. We’re a rapidly growing agency in the Pacific Northwest, and we’re looking for the right person to support a stellar client roster in Oregon. We have 23 full-time professionals across the Northwest, and we just celebrated our 13th year in business. We are proud to be named a Best Place to Work and Fastest Growing Company in Oregon and Washington.

We are committed to building an agency culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), both internally and through our client work. We believe that DEI efforts are not just fundamentally important, but also lead to more impactful work for our team and our clients. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead a diverse portfolio of public affairs accounts including serving as the NW public affairs lead for a national telecommunications company, two global energy companies and trade associations representing the boating and ski industries in Oregon.  
  • Design communications plans, account strategies and public affairs plans for existing and new clients.
  • Serve as day-to-day account lead, building relationships and trust with clients across accounts.
  • Lead and motivate account teams to deliver on client goals and outcomes; manage and mentor junior staff.
  • Develop relationships with media and community stakeholders that align with client needs.
  • Ensure account deliverables are aligned to account strategy and serve the clients’ needs.

ABOUT YOU

  • A desire to do things differently—and to work with a team that dislikes cookie-cutter solutions.
  • A belief in the core values of curiosity, accountability, tirelessness, passion and fearlessness.
  • The ability to see the big picture beyond the day-to-day tasks and busy work, and to maintain focus on clear goals for every client and campaign.
  • The ability to flex by taking on projects big and small, depending on client needs.
  • A commitment to leading with diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of internal agency and client-facing work.
  • An unwavering respect for the value of research and strategy as the foundation of doing great, innovative work.
  • An appreciation for the urgency of today’s communications environment, the pressures under which clients live, and the role we play in calmly navigating these waters.
  • Must work well within a small, high-performing team environment and be comfortable with internal accountability.
  • Must reside in Oregon or Southwest Washington and maintain knowledge of the business and media marketplace.

QUALIFICATIONS

Note: If you possess other combinations of applicable education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to effectively perform in this role, we encourage you to apply.

  • 6-8 years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs or public policy.
  • Experience working in an agency or consulting environment is preferred.
  • Excellent and diverse writing abilities for multiple voices and audiences.
  • Experience building and managing social media campaigns.
  • Demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans and a general understanding of the legislative process.
  • High attention to detail, including an understanding of creative development, print production, materials delivery and budget management.
  • An ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  • An understanding of today’s news environments and media trends, including the influences of social media tools.

BENEFITS

  • Salary range: $90,000 – $100,000.
  • Hybrid workplace with option to work remotely and collaborate in person by utilizing office space in Portland.
  • Employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Paid medical leave (maternity, paternity, illness, caring for a sick family member).
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with automatic employer contributions as well as profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Employer-sponsored professional learning and development programs.
  • Employer-sponsored networking, conferences and industry events.
  • Regular teambuilding activities, DEI training and company-wide retreats.
  • 8-week sabbatical leave opportunity for employees with seven years of continuous full-time service.
  • Three weeks of paid time off (PTO) accrued at 10 hours a month in year one; four weeks in year two accrued at 13.33 hours per month.
  • 10 days of paid holidays.

Please email a resume and cover letter to Erin Tassey Krug at [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Visual Designer

Location: Hybrid work environment, located in the Pacific Northwest

Quinn Thomas, one of the fastest growing marketing communications, public affairs and brand strategy agencies in the Northwest, is seeking a talented Visual Designer to join our stellar team. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative professional with a desire to throw out the play books and think differently.

This person will play an integral role in leading our creative projects for a diverse portfolio of clients that include well-known corporate brands, business associations and local clients throughout the West United States. The ideal candidate will have some agency experience developing creative campaign concepts and high-level designs focused on consumer insights, industry data and client goals. Quinn Thomas offers employees the option to work remote or from one of our offices in Portland or Seattle.

ABOUT QUINN THOMAS

Quinn Thomas provides integrated communications for clients who want to throw out the playbooks and challenge conventional wisdom. We’re a young agency that is rapidly growing in the Pacific Northwest, and we’re looking for the right person to support a stellar client roster and agency growth in the market.

We are committed to building an agency culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), both internally and through our client work. We believe that DEI efforts are not just important in and of itself, but also leads to more impactful work for our team and our clients. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Work with Copywriter and Creative Director to ideate and create campaign ideas.
  • Lead all design projects with an eye for typography, storytelling and design best practices. These include concept designs, rebrand components such as logos and design systems, video storyboards, website wireframes and visual assets, digital banners (static and animated), social, infographics and fact sheets, PowerPoint and Canva decks for internal and external purposes.
  • Assist in internal marketing initiatives such as case studies, social posts and website updates.
  • Stay current and provide insights on industry trends, technology and DEI initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with the creative team to ensure projects are on time and on budget.
  • Help creative team launch and execute our new brand.

ABOUT YOU

  • A desire to do things differently – and to work with a team that dislikes cookie-cutter solutions.
  • A belief in the core values of curiosity, accountability, tirelessness, passion, and fearlessness.
  • The ability to see the big picture beyond the day-to-day tasks and busy work, and to maintain focus on clear goals for every client and campaign.
  • The ability to flex by taking on projects big and small, depending on client needs.
  • A commitment to leading with diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of internal agency and client-facing work.
  • An unwavering respect for the value of research and strategy as the foundation of doing great, innovative work.
  • Must work well within a small, high-performing team environment and be comfortable with internal accountability.
  • Must reside in Oregon or Washington and maintain knowledge of the business marketplace.

QUALIFICATIONS

Note: If you possess other combinations of applicable education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to effectively perform in this role, we encourage you to apply.

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in graphic design.
  • Have some agency work experience.
  • Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and how to utilize it in creative campaign development and executions.
  • Proficiency and understanding of design fundamentals and best practices.
  • Ability to meet Creative Director’s expectations and deadlines while maintaining careful attention to detail and quality.
  • Has experience in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint. Programs such as Sketch, Adobe XD, After Effects, WordPress and Canva are a nice to have but not required.

BENEFITS

  • Salary: $85,000.
  • Hybrid workplace with option to utilize office space in Seattle and Portland.
  • Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Paid medical leave (maternity, paternity, illness, caring for a sick family member).
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with automatic employer contributions as well as profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Opportunity for annual bonus and performance-based spot bonuses.
  • Employer-sponsored professional learning and development programs.
  • Employer-sponsored networking, conferences, and industry events.
  • Regular teambuilding activities, DEI training, and company-wide retreats.
  • Staff time allocated to annual philanthropic activities.
  • 8-week sabbatical leave opportunity for employees with seven years of continuous full-time service.
  • Three weeks of paid time off (PTO) accrued at 10 hours a month in year one; four weeks in year two accrued at 13.33 hours per month.
  • Ten days of paid holidays.

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Freelance/Project-Based Senior Marketing Copywriter

Location: Hybrid work environment, located in the Pacific Northwest

Quinn Thomas, one of the fastest growing marketing communications, public affairs and brand strategy agencies in the Northwest, is seeking a talented copywriter to develop content for our marketing campaigns and brand initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing and possess strong communication skills.

This person will play an integral role in supporting our creative projects for a diverse portfolio of clients that include well-known corporate brands, business associations and local clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. The ideal candidate will have some agency experience leading creative campaign concepts and writing engaging marketing copy based on consumer insights, industry data and client goals. Quinn Thomas offers employees the option to work remotely or from their local office.

We are committed to building an agency culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), both internally and through our client work. We believe that DEI efforts are not just important in and of itself, but also leads to more impactful work for our team and our clients. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Work with Visual Designer, Creative Director and project teams to ideate and create campaign ideas.
  • Write and copyedit compelling content for video, social media, digital banners, print materials and web copy.
  • Ensure communications are aligned with the brand voice for numerous brands.
  • Assist in internal marketing initiatives such as case studies, social posts and website updates.
  • Stay current and provide insights on industry trends, technology and DEI initiatives.
  • Project management, working collaboratively with the creative team to ensure deliverables are on time and on budget.

ABOUT YOU

  • A desire to do things differently – and to work with a team that dislikes cookie-cutter solutions. 
  • A belief in the core values of curiosity, accountability, tirelessness, passion, and fearlessness.
  • The ability to see the big picture beyond the day-to-day tasks and busy work, and to maintain focus on clear goals for every client and campaign. 
  • The ability to flex by taking on projects big and small, depending on client needs.
  • A commitment to leading with diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of internal agency and client-facing work. 
  • An unwavering respect for the value of research and strategy as the foundation of doing great, innovative work. 
  • Must work well within a small, high-performing team environment and be comfortable with internal accountability.
  • Must reside in Oregon or Washington and maintain knowledge of the business marketplace. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Note: If you possess other combinations of applicable education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to effectively perform in this role, we encourage you to apply.

  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English or a related field.
  • 4-5 years of experience supporting multi-channel marketing campaigns and brand content development.
  • Passion for writing with an excellent portfolio of work.
  • Strong editorial, proofreading and writing skills across industries.
  • Experience with SEO copywriting best practices.
  • Experience with social media and content marketing.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION

  • Hourly rate: $100/hr.
  • Estimated hours: 5-15 per week on a contracted project basis.

Please email a resume and portfolio to [email protected]. No phone calls please.