Corporate Communications – Junior Account Executive (Temp-to-Perm)

Alpha IR Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO (vacation & sick days)

Transit benefits (IL only)

Job summary

Alpha Advisory Group in Chicago is seeking a proactive Corporate Communications professional to support day-to-day account coordination, media relations, research, and reporting across client accounts. This temp-to-perm Junior Account Executive role offers exposure to strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires strong writing, attention to detail, and ability to work with client teams in a hybrid office setting (3 days in office, 2 remote).

Qualifications

• One year of experience in public relations, corporate communications, media, management consulting, government, journalism, or related fields (agency experience a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study (e.g. public relations, journalism, communications, business).
• Excellent verbal, writing, research, and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in working with client teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day account coordination and support.
• Support media relations, research, reporting, and account management.
• Prepare meeting agendas, scheduling, note-taking, and follow-up communications.
• Develop and maintain media lists, editorial calendars, and project timelines.
• Assist with client meetings and internal collaboration efforts.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing

Client teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or Business

Tools

MS Office Suite

Muck Rack

Canva

Job description

Corporate Communications – Junior Account Executive (Temp-to-Perm)

• Comprehensive health insurance plan with dental options.
• STD, LTD, ADD and Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation and sick days.
• Employer safe harbor 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee transit benefits program (IL only).
• Competitive salary (to be paid monthly): $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

About the job:

Alpha Advisory Group(AAG)is a fast-growing,corporate advisory firm specializing instrategic communications andstakeholderengagement for its clients. Based in Chicago and foundedin 2012, AAGservesmid- and large-cap companies from the manufacturing, energy, chemical, foodand beverage, agriculture, healthcare,retail,and financial sectors. We providemedia relations, social media, employee communications andcorporate reputationandcrisis response.We also workonintegratedaccountswithourInvestorRelationscounterparts through Alpha IR Group.

AAG is seeking a Temp-to-PermJuniorAccount Executive to join our CorporateCommunicationsPractice. This role will provide day-to-day account coordination, project support, and strategic communicationsassistanceacross a variety of client accounts. TheJAEwill work closely with client teams to support media relations, research, reporting, account management, and communications initiatives while collaborating with colleagues across Alpha’s four U.S. offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, organized, and driven communications professional looking to build experience in corporatecommunications, strategic communications, issues management, stakeholder engagement, and agency account support. Successful performance in this temporary role may lead to a permanent position with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Description of Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Support client teams in close collaboration with team members, team leaders, and clients by providing high-quality project coordination and communications support.
• Maintain a positive, solutions-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, excellent listening skills, and a collaborative work ethic.
• Manage project details, timelines, and deadlines while communicating project status with internal teams and clients.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of media lists, influencer lists, account trackers, editorial calendars, project timelines, and other client support materials.
• Provide general account support, including preparing meeting agendas, scheduling, note-taking, follow-up communications, action item tracking, and project logistics.
• Conduct research on brands, competitors, industries, executives, and emerging issues, delivering concise summaries, key insights, and implications for clients.
• Support the daily operation of media monitoring, analytics, and research platforms to develop media lists, monitor traditional and social media conversations, and assist with client reporting and measurement dashboards.
• Produce high-quality communications materials, including briefing documents, reports, presentations, media materials, and other strategic communications content.
• Assist with project management and administrative support across multiple client accounts to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on tim
• Participate in client meetings, agency planning sessions, and internal collaboration efforts.
• Help build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, organized, and proactive support.

Basic Qualifications & Necessary Technical Skills:

• One year of experience in public relations, corporate communications, media, management consulting, government, journalism, or related fields (agency experience a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study (e.g. public relations, journalism, communications, business)
• Excellent verbal, writing, research, and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience in working with client teams
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite; MuckRack; Canva and other similar tools.
• Understanding of social media platforms such as X (Twitter), LinkedIn and others.
• Participate in hybrid work environment with mandatory 3 days weekly in office, 2 days remote.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly motivated to learn and deepen corporate communications, strategic communications expertise
• Ability to work independently, deliver value to the agency, and grow AAG’s Corporate Communication Practice over time
• Excellent knowledge of client standards, requirements, services offered, sales process, and understanding team needs and capacity on a quarterly basis
• Ability to flex and work across multiple accounts and sectors simultaneously a plus