Junior Account Executive, Consumer Brand

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a Junior Account Executive based out of our New York Office focused on consumer brand. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in learning the ins and outs of personal representation and working with a variety of consumer brands in lifestyle, tech and everything in between. You have a strong foundation and a clear understanding of media relations, specifically in the entertainment space, and pop culture excites you! You know what it's like to work under pressure and you thrive off a fast-paced environment. You have the ability to keep calm and maintain a level of confidentiality. You are exceptionally detail-oriented, you're a creative thinker and can expertly coordinate across projects on the backend.

Responsibilities Include:
• Monitor the news for daily news breaks, servicing the client regularly;
• Assist in coordinating client requests as needed including but not limited to: schedules, glam/grooming, providing on-site staffing support when appropriate, participating in weekly calls.
• Coordinate administrative needs across accounts including scheduling, drafting and maintaining agendas and updates
• Maintain media lists and begin to develop an arsenal of go-to reporters
• Support team leads in writing pitches and press releases, drafting media materials, vetting and credentialing media and more.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in entertainment, lifestyle and culture arena.

Experience Required:
• 2-3 years at a PR firm working with consumer brand and lifestyle clients.
• Strong ability to network and maintain relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing, research and organizational skills.
• Creative thinking with a problem-solving and resourceful attitude.
• Experience working with talent.
• Tenacious follow through and attention to detail/organization.
• Able to work within an integrated agency model, collaborating well with internal groups when appropriate.
• Over-delivers rather than meets expectations and constantly strives for excellence.
• Curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
$50,000 - $50,000 a year
This is a nonexempt role and eligible for over time.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-4kkxp7-216-73-216-12-42 in your application.