Assistant Account Executive, Integrated Communications (Consumer)

About the role

Derris is seeking an Assistant Account Executive, Integrated Communications (Consumer) to lead and strategize across various client accounts, with a particular emphasis on influencer initiatives and brand activation on emerging platforms.

The ideal candidate should have experience working across different industries and be capable of managing an account team with multiple team members. Passionate about contributing to company culture and leadership, while also fostering growth and mentoring junior staff, is highly valued.

Location: This role is based in New York, NY on a hybrid schedule. Staff are in-office 3 days per week, Tuesday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Support integrated communications programs that unify PR and influencer strategy into one cohesive, omni-channel approach, ensuring seamless strategy across earned, owned, shared, and paid touchpoints.
• Assist with influencer research, identification, vetting, and outreach, focusing on credible voices like community leaders, advocates, and culturally relevant creators.
• Coordinate campaign logistics, including timelines, content tracking, approvals, and reporting.
• Draft materials such as influencer briefs, media lists, reports, and internal documents.
• Maintain a pulse on emerging platforms, creator trends, and cultural conversations shaping public opinion.
• Support event coordination, activations, and community engagement efforts tied to campaigns.
• Support new business efforts through research, list building, and proposal development.

Qualifications

• Internship or relevant experience in public relations, social media, influencer marketing, or communications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of social and digital platforms and their influence on public opinion and cultural conversations.
• Interest in politics, advocacy, and/or social impact work.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Pay

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and skills, ranging from $50,000 to $55,000.

About Orchestra

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today's complex and fragmented world. It integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs from strategic business counsel to tactical execution, spanning consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. It was founded in 2022 and has since acquired nine firms, including BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.