Hybrid PR & Media Relations Associate

Wpp Group; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 35 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Mentorship programs

Inclusive culture

Competitive benefits

Resumo da oferta

Burson, part of WPP, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to support corporate, consumer, and financial services clients with integrated communications programs. You’ll gain hands-on experience across media relations, influencer engagement, stakeholder communications, and corporate reputation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, curious, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualificações

• University degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 0–1 internship or entry-level experience in PR, communications, corporate affairs, or agency.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills.
• Solid understanding of the current media landscape (national/regional/digital outlets).
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as MuckRack/Brandwatch/NewsWhip.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Professional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative across teams and functions.
• Interest in corporate reputation and issues management.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct daily media monitoring across outlets and prepare reports on schedule.
• Track emerging coverage and social conversations for insights.
• Support media relations by researching reporters and assisting with pitches.
• Draft and edit pitches, press releases, briefing documents, and reports.
• Support campaigns and tentpole moments across client workstreams.
• Attend internal and client meetings, capturing notes and next steps.
• Assist with research, case studies, and client presentation materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners for delivery.

Conhecimentos

Strong writing

Editing skills

Research skills

Media monitoring

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Reputation focus

Formação académica

Public relations / communications / journalism degree

Ferramentas

MuckRack

Brandwatch

NewsWhip

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Burson, part of WPP, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to support corporate, consumer, and financial services clients with integrated communications programs. You’ll gain hands-on experience across media relations, influencer engagement, stakeholder communications, and corporate reputation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, curious, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced agency environment.