Assistant Account Executive, Talent

Job Description

Responsibilities
Overview:

R&C/PMK Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join our Talent team focusing on talent and music clients. Candidate must be a self-starter, able to multi-task several moving parts and prioritize multiple running projects. Must be an excellent writer, have strong attention to detail, and be a great team player.

The Fine Print:
• Maintain and coordinate the busy schedule for three publicists and their clients
• Monitor press clippings for clients, track media impressions and ad values, and creating/maintaining coverage reports and grids
• Collaborate with the team in selecting promotional clip suggestions and brainstorming pitch angles
• Handle incoming press requests and some pitching of stories to media outlets
• Ongoing maintenance and updating media lists
• Review and edit press materials including press releases and alerts
• Ensure that press kits are current
• Respond and inform client/industry interaction via phone and e-mail
• Create and edit client press schedules
• Connect press phone interviews for clients
• Provide administrative support including setting up conference calls, meetings, taking notes, expenses and other tasks as needed
• Book travel arrangements and create detailed travel itineraries (air, hotel & ground transportation) for clients and publicists

The Needs:
• A Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications or related field preferred
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, AP style proficient
• Previous experience at a publicity or talent agency
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately with minimal supervision
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Demonstrated strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride in delivering quality results and understanding the business impact
• Self-directed, proactive, eager to learn
• Able to professionally interact with clients
• Previous entertainment experience
• Desires a long-term career in entertainment publicity
• Knowledge and interest in music, sports and new media

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7qox6-3-145-166-7-42 in your application.