Nike Communications, Inc. is a creative communications firm specializing in the marketing of prestige brands. They are seeking an Assistant Account Executive to monitor media coverage, craft documents, develop media lists, secure placements, build relationships, and manage accounts for various clients.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Media Coverage & Inform Clients: Stays attentive on media coverage pertaining to our clients and provide comprehensive reports to keep them informed and engaged
- Craft Concise Documents: Regularly drafts various documents including media briefings, ensuring clarity and effectiveness
- Develop Targeted Media Lists: Develops media lists tailored to specific campaigns and initiatives
- Secure Placements, Share Stories: Conducts media relations daily, securing placements in national, regional, broadcast, and online media. Your efforts amplify our clients’ voices and share their stories with diverse audiences
- Build Lasting Relationships: Cultivates genuine relationships with journalists and media members, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation
- Maintain Accounts & Reports: Manages day-to-day account activities, overseeing scheduling and updating client reports to reflect campaign progress and results
Skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with experience handling multiple clients or projects at the same time
- A passion for industries in Travel, Food, Wellness, Entertainment and Lifestyle spaces
- At least 3 months of full-time public relations experience, internships included, prior agency experience preferred
- Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal
- Financial Security: Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing
- Time Off: Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month
- Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year
- Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Family Support: Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents
- Phone Expenses: Receive business line, or have personal phone number covered on agency plan
- Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support
- Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses
- Agency Bonding: Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration
- Emphasis on DEI: A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives
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