Assistant Account Executive, PR & PA

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the execution of public relations, public affairs and influencer marketing programs across multiple client accounts.
• Participate in client discussions with agency leadership and help facilitate appropriate strategies and tactics.
• Engage with traditional media, emerging media, creators and social influencers.
• Develop compelling pitch angles, research the media landscape and support efforts to secure editorial coverage.
• Monitor traditional, digital and emerging media trends and help keep Mower’s media and influencer databases current.
• Bring new ideas, timely insights and creative thinking to account teams on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with PR/PA leadership and play an active role in executing client programs.
• Work in a coordinated fashion with account, creative, social, media and strategy teams.
• Draft and edit written materials, including media pitches, press materials, briefing documents, status reports and client updates.
• Use agency tools to monitor, measure and report on client programs.
• Stay current on client industry developments, communications trends and leading PR/PA practices.
• Manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Educational Requirements & Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of experience in public relations, influencer marketing, communications, or a similar discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Internship or professional experience in public relations, communications, influencer marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, research and organizational skills.
• Solid verbal communication skills and comfort participating in meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in media trends, influencer marketing, creator culture and evolving communications platforms.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20 - 29 hourly
Salary differential is based on seniority, merit, education, training and experience.