Assistant Account Executive, PR

Position Overview

At TBWA, we feel that Public Relations is not about self-proclamation. It’s about talk value. It’s about earning an unfair share of attention. We take pride in our ability to think creatively, popping the brands that we represent into cultural conversations that matter most.

The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) is an entry-level position with a dual focus – supporting the Public Relations team with day-to-day administrative tasks while learning and supporting the planning, development and execution of public relations activities. The AAE is a student of agency process, working under the direction of an Account Supervisor or Account Director and other senior PR team members, learning as much as possible through each interaction and applying their learnings to subsequent assignments. The AAE is a creative, solutions-oriented, go-getter with excellent written and oral communication skills who juggles multiple projects. They are a steward of the news and culture, having a strong desire to develop their national media and influencer relation skills and thrive in a fast, team-based agency culture. They are driven, detail-oriented, curious, and hungry to do great work, collaborating with other offices and disciplines as needed.

This is a full-time non-exempt position based in either the TBWA Boston or New York City office and reports to the Account Director. This position does not manage direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate client contact, often supporting multiple clients simultaneously
• Attend, participate and manage note taking in client meetings
• Prepare client status documents, call reports and action items
• Maintain client status trackers, media reports, presentations, etc.
• Monitor and share client industry news
• Perform media relations activities including:
• Media list development
• Press material development and distribution
• Develop and maintain press contacts
• Support influencer and social media programming
• Event support where appropriate
• Ideate for client plans and programs
• Participate in and help with new business presentations when called upon
• Coordinate and process client billing

Qualifications

• Experience:
• Previous successful PR experience in a relevant creative industry (internship or coursework) or a strong desire to begin a career in PR
• Desired Skills:
• Strong storytelling and administrative skills to consistently deliver quality work to the team and clients
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Agile high performer who can adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong writing skills

All hires must be located in or willing to relocate to New York City or Boston to work from our offices hybrid three days a week.

The annual salary range for this role is $45,000 - $55,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Other compensation includes relocation costs, if applicable. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, vacation, sick and personal days. Also, you will be eligible (approximately thirty days after you commence employment) to participate in all disability, life, travel insurance plans and programs, retirement plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within TBWA.