What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations position at Gregory FCA?
One of the nation’s top PR firms is looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our team! The right candidate will have between one and three years of experience and a basic understanding of PR and media relations. You will work alongside a seasoned team of professionals, supporting PR campaigns for of clients.
Job Functions
- Monitor the media daily, and identify and respond to topics of interest to the team and its clients.
- Research and create media lists. Conduct media outreach against agreed upon strategic plan, placing stories in the media.
- Communicate with clients and attend and participate in client calls according to your area of responsibility on accounts.
- Write press releases, blog posts, pitches, and social media posts.
- Maintain Google docs and Excel spreadsheets to ensure accuracy in client reports.
- Familiarize, gain competency, and use industry tools, like MuckRack.
- Stay current and add to personal understanding of issues, processes, terms, products, and regulations specific to clients’ industries.
- Monitor client blogs, social feeds, and other channels, and alert team to pending issues.
- Develop and deploy plans for award submissions, conference appearances, speaking opportunities, and media relations campaigns.
Education and Experience
- An undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or a similar major
- One to three years of experience - have had at least one prior PR internship or entry level position
- Interest in financial services a plus
Skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and operational and productivity tools; understanding of AI and how it can support work
- Team first attitude
- Client service oriented
- Flexible/adaptable to changing work demands and priorities
- Self-starter
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Positive attitude
- Desire to learn
Compensation and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays, life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance, among other benefits.
Gregory FCA is an equal opportunity employer, and will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination on account of a person’s sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference, or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.
