Assistant Account Executive

The Assistant Account Executive supports the account team, working on task-oriented projects that require good organizational skills and the ability to juggle many projects simultaneously. Primary Responsibilities: • With supervision, write and distribute pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks, and standby statements. • Monitor media to report coverage that affects the Client's business. • Handles basic research of Client's business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base. • Develop relationships with external audiences (media, third party constituencies, etc.) to convey the Client's message. • Under guidance of supervisor may coordinate specific events and promotions for the Client. • Assist with administrative tasks such as preparation and distribution of publications. • Handle routine media inquiries. • Assist in account administration duties such as billing and activity reports.

Skills Required: • Good oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Ability to organize and prioritize work under pressure • Ability to facilitate organization of project details • Ability to work within an assigned budget • Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Have basic knowledge/experience of PR and communications • Familiar with the operation of key social channels • Not afraid to express himself/herself and eager to try different things