PR Apprentice — Hybrid Path to Assistant AE

Prosek Partners; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Prosek Partners invites ambitious graduates to join its PR Development Program, a 6-month post-graduate training path in financial communications. Apprentices work in a fast-paced environment with top financial services brands, developing media relations, writing skills, and knowledge of Wall Street, fintech, B2B, and professional services.

Participants will have structured Boot Camp sessions, mentorship, and hands-on account exposure, aiming to grow into Assistant Account Executives by program

Qualifications

• Completed BS/BA degree by the start of the program.
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology and B2B communications.
• Possess a team player mindset and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Have solid research and critical thinking skills along with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Extreme attention to detail is a must.
• Strongly encouraged (but not required) to have prior PR internship(s).

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong knowledge of the media landscape by building media lists, pitching and establishing relationships with journalists.
• Become an expert in reading and analyzing news trends and developing timely pitch angles.
• Write content (messaging, press releases and pitches) to propel your clients’ brands.
• Take an owner’s role in every element of account execution by keeping track of action items, taking thorough notes during internal and client calls and tracking the team’s progress as it relates to media opportunities and progress across projects.
• Become a master researcher by participating in the business development process.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Research

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

Prosek Partners invites ambitious graduates to join its PR Development Program, a 6-month post-graduate training path in financial communications. Apprentices work in a fast-paced environment with top financial services brands, developing media relations, writing skills, and knowledge of Wall Street, fintech, B2B, and professional services.

Participants will have structured Boot Camp sessions, mentorship, and hands-on account exposure, aiming to grow into Assistant Account Executives by program