Assistant Account Executive, Consumer & Lifestyle PR

Job Description

Responsibilities
Overview:

Rogers & Cowan PMK's Los Angeles has a great opportunity for an Assistant Account Executive to support a cross-section of consumer lifestyle clients. The team is collaborative, energetic and passionate, and we are seeking a perfect complement to that dynamic.

The Fine Print:
• Provide account support including facilitating media requests, scheduling client and internal meetings, preparing client status and activity reports, call recaps, tracking project timelines, and weekly/monthly reporting
• Assist in media relations efforts including media list development, creative pitch ideation, drafting press materials such as press releases, fact sheets, media briefs, etc.
• Assess media trends and identify opportunities to amplify client initiatives
• Conduct relevant research and generate ideas that map to client objectives
• Conduct ongoing media monitoring and reporting across traditional and social media for client news and program results as well as looking out for competitor and industry news for key client accounts
• Actively participate in and recap team meetings, brainstorms, and client calls/meetings
• Have some experience targeting media, pitching, and placing earned media stories with all forms of press
• Assist with special events, when applicable
• Interest in lifestyle, wellness, beauty, fashion, entertainment, social media, and consumer goods
• Lead tactical elements including coordinating media/influencer mailers, press release distribution, newswire set up, etc.
• Support department leadership by managing both team and clients' needs
• Opportunity for advancement and growth and ideally views public relations as a career path

The Needs:
• Internship experience in Public Relations
• Self-starter attitude, comfortable working independently or collaborating within cross-functional teams
• Ability to think quickly and solve problems
• Creative and willing to work hard to get ahead
• A natural leader who has strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present and speak during client meetings or presentations
• Highly organized and able to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Drive, Muckrack, Cision, Critical Mention, Press Reader
• Proficient in social media platforms Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat
• Bring a professional and positive attitude

Why Us:

R&CPMK is the renowned integrated marketing and communications agency in global entertainment. The agency represents more than 400 of the most prominent and influential players in pop culture and some of the largest brands and Fortune 500 companies. We connect our clients to consumers through the world of entertainment, lifestyle, sports, influence, and popular culture.

We place employee wellbeing as one of our highest priorities, we believe our benefits are an important extension of that philosophy. Unlimited PTO, summer Fridays and our Body, Mind, Soul program are here to support employees on their wellbeing journey. We ensure that we find lots of excuses to come together both virtually and in person through our many company events, hosted by our social committee and employee resource groups.

To support your career development, we have a wealth of internal and external learning opportunities. Tuition reimbursement is also available for those that are interested in continued education.

To help you plan for your future we support you with an employer matched 401k contribution, employee stock purchase plan and family building support including; generous paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.

With offices in Los Angeles, New York, and London, R&CPMK is part of the Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9xo94-3-145-60-149-42 in your application.