Assistant Account Executive

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Unlimited paid time off

401k savings plan

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Global mentorship programs

Job summary

We are seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join our Technology Practice in New York. This entry-level position involves collaborative work on key account projects and the opportunity to learn about public relations.

The successful candidate will develop media lists, conduct news monitoring, network with media and manage team operations effectively. Benefits include a hybrid work environment, comprehensive health coverage, and generous time-off policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in public relations or marketing.
• Ability to work independently on assignments.
• Eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team and client calls, providing notes and action items.
• Assist in client communication under account leads.
• Develop drafts for PR content, such as press materials.

Skills

Account coordination experience

Tech industry interest

Self-motivated

Content development

Media monitoring tools proficiency

Education

Experience in public relations or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Muckrack

Critical Mention

Meltwater

Cision

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join our Technology Practice.This is an entry level position whereyou’llwork collaboratively with team members on key account projects and help organize the team around upcoming assignments.You’llhave the opportunity to learn more about the industry and agency and exploredifferent rolesand skillsets within public relations and communications.

You will be responsible fordeveloping highly curated media lists to provide your teams withaccuratejournalist and influencer information to successfully secure coverage for clients. This role will also entail conducting industry news monitoring to flag any trends,issuesand media coverage for clients. You will be expected to actively network with media and influencers to develop relationships, pitch media and securing coverage opportunities, andmaintainteam operations with agendas, actionitemsand reports.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team and client calls andprovidethorough notes and action items to help move deliverablesforwardevery week.
• Assistinprovidingclear client communication under the direction of your account leads.
• Develop the first draft of PR content like press materials, speaker submissions, blog and social media content, bylines, etc. for review by your team.
• Monitor and develop reports for client and industry media coverage.
• Conduct media outreach with guidance from AE/SAE; pitching news announcements and conductingfollow up via phone and email.
• Research and track industry events, speaking opportunities and awards for clients,providingrecommendations to internal team members.
• Produce monthly or weekly reports outlining key activities and initiatives.
• Conduct new business research to support upcoming pitches and presentations.
• Promote and upholdAllison’s core values;participatein agency-wide training and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as an account coordinator or equivalent experience in public relations,marketingora relatedfield. Assistant Account Executives atAllisontypically have a minimum of 1+ years ofexperience.
• TechIndustry interest or background strongly preferred.
• Works independently on assignments, as directed.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work.
• Foundationinresearch and content development.
• Prior experience working in Microsoft Outlook, Word,PowerPointand Excel, alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Takes direction well, asks clarifying questions and follows through on required deadlines.
• Proficiencyin using media monitoring and data analytics tools likeMuckrack, Critical Mention,MeltwaterandCision.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
• Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment
• Exceptional parental leave benefits
• Global mentorship and networking programs
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choice
• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)

Equal Opportunities

Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive – and creativity – killing bureaucracy…doesn’t.

We celebrate diversity and are committed toprovidingan inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Compensation

In order tocomply withequal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is$50K- $60K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401kprogramand comprehensive benefits plan.Additionalperksand benefitsinclude a month-longsabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.