Full-Time
Account Executive
Media Affairs
DCI Group
51-200 employees
Public affairs and crisis management firm
Compensation Overview
$70k - $80k/yr
Washington, DC, USA
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- Self-motivated, creative, energetic, and highly organized with great interpersonal skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing communications plans, press materials, pitches, op-eds and blog postings
- Ability to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization and be viewed as a highly collaborative team player
- Complex project management skills and ability to work within deadlines
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Strong existing reporter relationships and a willingness to pitch them stories
- Ability to prepare and present complex materials or issues before a wide variety of audiences
- Pitch news stories to media outlets including TV, print, digital, and radio
- Establish and develop relationships with members of the press
- Draft written messaging materials including op-eds, press releases, and talking points
- Help manage accounts
- Understand and manage complex issue campaigns
- Devise and execute strategic public relations plans
- Additional opportunities and responsibilities commensurate with job growth and client needs
DCI Group provides public affairs consulting, focusing on public relations, crisis management, grassroots engagement, and digital advocacy. It helps clients shape and execute policy campaigns at local, state, national, and international levels. Its services include coalition and third-party work, media relations, digital services, and field operations to support an outside game for public policy efforts. The firm differentiates itself through its extensive political network and ability to move fast with precise strategy across multiple government levels and issue areas for corporations, trade associations, coalitions, and non-profit organizations. The goal is to influence public policy and governance by coordinating communications, advocacy, and grassroots activity to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Strong 2026 lobbying portfolio reinforces DCI's market presence across 13 clients.
- NYC expansion strengthens East Coast influence and client access in key markets.
- Strategic Ukraine partnership showcases advanced crisis advisory capabilities globally.
What critics are saying
- NYC expansion faces competition from Fortyseven, risking market penetration failure by 2028.
- Ukraine contract exposes DCI to legal fallout from Russian looting accusations by 2027.
- Talent instability from relying on 2026 graduates risks service degradation by 2027.
What makes DCI Group unique
- DCI Group secured an $815k lobbying portfolio in 2026 with 13 clients.
- DCI expanded to NYC by hiring Wall Street Journal reporter Will Feuer.
- DCI partnered with SCM Investment Group to protect Ukrainian assets against Russian looting.
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Former rep. Jay Obernolte intern joins Washington public affairs firm DCI Group. Former U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) intern Kimy Alexi Buere has joined Washington-based public affairs firm DCI Group as an account associate, reported DC Newsline. Buere, a 2024 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, previously interned for Obernolte, R-Calif., and the Republican Policy Committee before serving as executive assistant at Alignment Government Strategies. She is originally from Southern California. At DCI, Buere will serve as an account associate in the firm's War Room, an early-career training program that gives new professionals experience in public affairs, strategic communications, government affairs and policy research while supporting client campaigns. Buere was one of four new account associates hired by DCI as part of a broader expansion that also included three internal promotions. "DCI's continued growth is a reflection of the results we deliver for our clients and their ongoing trust in us," DCI Managing Partner Justin Peterson said in the announcement. "Our firm is built around a culture of hard work, strategic execution, and winning for our clients every day. We are pleased to welcome new people who share those values and will further strengthen the work we do on behalf of our clients." Founded in 1996, DCI Group is a Washington-based public affairs and strategic communications firm that advises corporations, trade associations, nonprofit organizations and other clients on advocacy, communications and public policy campaigns.
Washington and Lee grad receives promotion at DC-based public affairs firm. Washington, D.C.-based public affairs firm DCI Group announced the promotion of Washington and Lee University graduate Julia McGann to the position of account manager. A native of Westfield, N.J., McGann is a 2026 graduate of Washington and Lee with a bachelor's degree in political science and art history. DCI announced McGann's promotion, along with two other team members, Julia Jacobsen and Jacques McFadden, in a LinkedIn post. Jacobson previously interned at The Heritage Foundation, the Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic, and Greenspring Media before joining DCI. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame and is originally from Minnesota. McFadden joined DCI after interning at Fortyseven Communications. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. "One of the strengths of our firm is the caliber of people who come here, work hard, and grow," DCI Managing Partner Brian McCabe said. "These three individuals have consistently delivered for clients and earned the trust of colleagues across the firm. We are excited to recognize their accomplishments and look forward to their continued success at DCI." Founded in 1996, DCI is a Washington-based public affairs firm that provides public affairs, government relations, communications, research, digital advocacy, and grassroots engagement services for corporate, nonprofit, and association clients.
Washington-based DCI Group has hired Wall Street Journal reporter Will Feuer to gain a presence in the New York market.
DCI Group promotes Stacie Rumenap and Oliver Wolf from VP to partner, effective January 1, 2023.
SCM Investment Group has signed a contract with DCI Group to support and promote the position of its State and Ukrainian business in preventing looting of Ukrainian property, minerals, grain, and steel by the Russian Federation.