Assistant Account Executive - PR Agency

360PRplus; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care

401k plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Lifestyle spending account

Professional development opportunities

Social events for team bonding

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Boston is seeking an Assistant Account Executive. This entry-level role involves drafting media materials, supporting account execution, and conducting media outreach. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of PR experience, strong writing skills, and a passion for media relations. The role offers an opportunity to grow in a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, including a flexible hybrid work schedule and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of PR experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong ability to create and maintain foundational materials like media lists.
• Genuine curiosity about how AI is transforming communications.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day account execution across various consumer brands.
• Draft media materials including press releases and pitches.
• Track, compile, and analyze media coverage for clients.

Skills

PR experience

Writing and editing skills

Media outreach

Attention to detail

Project management

Job description

As an Assistant Account Executive at 360PR+, you have proven your ability to master entry-level skills while at the same time discovering your passion and aptitude for all things PR.

Eager to sink your teeth into meatier activities, you enter this position with a determination to take on more writing, media work and to lead select campaign elements, like speaking opportunities and awards programs. You also contribute to campaign measurement, soaking up knowledge about measurement principles, as well as gaining proficiency with agency analytics tools. You begin to play a client-facing role, actively participating in weekly calls and other client meetings. Your talents – a combination of creative, nimble thinking, eye for detail, deadline-driven mindset and organizational prowess – show that you are up to the task and ideal for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Support day-to-day account execution across a dynamic portfolio of consumer brands, helping bring integrated campaigns to life
• Draft media materials including press releases, pitches, media alerts, and briefing documents with a sharp, on-brand voice
• Build and maintain targeted media lists across lifestyle, CPG, and culture-driven verticals
• Conduct proactive media outreach to secure earned coverage, product placements, and brand storytelling opportunities
• Monitor media, social and cultural trends to identify timely hooks and inform proactive pitching
• Track, compile, and analyze coverage in client templates, delivering clear and compelling reports that showcase impact
• Assist in influencer identification, outreach, and coordination to support campaign goals
• Coordinate product shipments, press kits, and event logistics to ensure seamless execution
• Support the development of creative campaign ideas rooted in culture, insights, and what is next
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients, contributing to a positive, solutions-oriented team environment
• Stay tapped into emerging platforms, creators, and conversations shaping consumer behavior

What You’ll Bring

• 1–2 years of PR experience, preferably in an agency setting
• Strong ability to create and maintain foundational materials such as media lists and project trackers
• Growing proficiency in developing pitch ideas and conducting media outreach
• Ability to build relationships with media and secure earned media coverage
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting and executing media relations initiatives and activations
• Curiosity about what’s next—especially how AI is transforming communications

Why 360PR+

360PR+ has always prioritized people, offering exciting and industry-leading benefits for employees at every stage of their careers and lives. Our comprehensive rewards package is designed to enhance overall wellbeing with high-quality medical, dental, and vision care, a 401k plan with a generous company match, ample paid time off, paid parental leave, pet parent leave, the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, a customizable lifestyle spending account, a robust calendar of professional development, and social events that provide opportunities to form meaningful relationships with coworkers, and more special benefits and perks.

360PR+ is a certified B Corporation and certified Women-Owned Business, committed to the advancement of our employees and contributing to our communities. To learn more about 360PR+, visit www.360PR.plus and https://www.linkedin.com/company/360prplus.