Assistant Account Executive / Account Coordinator

INTRODUCTION

Rapidly growing marketing communications agency of sound-minded individuals seeks a proactive and detail-oriented candidate to join our team as an Assistant Account Executive. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in PR while supporting the execution of client campaigns. The Assistant Account Executive will work closely with the Senior Account Executive to assist in day-today account management, media outreach, reporting, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is a media and influencer relations star with an understanding of social media, that will bring a variety of beauty and health brands to life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the Senior Account Executive in managing client accounts and ongoing PR campaigns
• Monitoring media coverage and compiling coverage reports, clipping, and updating placement trackers
• Helping coordinate media outreach efforts and track responses
• Assisting with event planning, logistics, and on-site support when needed
• Servicing numerous accounts and supporting aspects of client communications
• Maintaining organized records of client communications, deliverables, and timelines
• Participating in internal meetings and contributing ideas for client strategies
• Performing administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and updating status reports
• Growing and maintaining relationships, participating in proactive and reactive media and influencer relations efforts
• Reviewing all press materials, agendas, client reports and anything to be sent to the clients for accuracy, grammar, spelling, formatting and content
• Strategic deck creation, as needed
• Participating in new business, including research, developing proposals, attending new business meetings and presenting ideas

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 1 internship in PR, marketing, or communications
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and paid influencer campaigns is critical
• This role is client-facing and candidates must be polished and confident in presenting ideas both in writing and person
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field preferred
• Strong team player who works well in a highly integrated team model
• Outstanding communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and a dynamic social presence
• Comfortable with data, measurement (paid, organic) in order to mine for insights and optimizations
• Passion for real-time storytelling and content in the beauty/lifestyle space
• An eye for quality visual and editorially written content
• An understanding of influencer marketing best practices, as well as the earned and paid landscape
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a solutions-oriented mindset
• An aptitude for tools and the ability to quickly pick up on new technology
• Must be a self-solver and a self-starter
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Instagram and Canva

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Salary: $50,000 annually
• PTO
• Company holiday schedule
• Healthcare/generous contribution to healthcare

Pay: $49,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Please write a paragraph about your interest and fit for the role.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10021