Assistant Account Executive

About the role

The Assistant Account Executive will report to a Senior Account Executive, providing world-class support on multiple client accounts and contributing to the growth of Haymaker, a leading PR firm in New York.

Responsibilities

• Organize weekly agendas and take detailed notes for both internal and external meetings
• Create media lists and develop briefing documents
• Track deliverables and manage junior team members
• Secure client coverage by engaging with the news media and building relationships
• Develop initial drafts of award applications, press releases, and op-eds
• Receive mentorship from Senior Leadership and contribute to the shaping of the company's direction

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or higher
• Some agency or in-house communications internship experience preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• World-class organizational skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• A knack for relentlessly crystallizing next steps and operationalizing ideas
• A bias towards non-transactional networking
• Hunger to learn, grow, and receive candid feedback

Skills

• Media engagement and relationship-building
• Writing and editing skills
• Project management
• Team leadership and mentoring

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Wellness program (Citi Bike Membership)
• Ancillary benefits (Commuter Benefits)

Pay

$60 – $65k

Schedule

Remote option 2 days a week