Junior Account Executive

About the role

A Junior Account Executive to support client teams in developing and executing public relations initiatives that promote the firm’s legal and professional services clients. This entry-level role is heavily focused on media relations, so an ideal candidate will have prior experience with pitching journalists and/or a journalism background.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line for conducting research and identifying news trends;
• Building and maintaining media lists;
• Writing, sending and following up on pitches;
• Coinciding interview scheduling;
• Developing written materials including press releases and award submissions;
• Conducting routine client administrative tasks, including preparing reports, attending conference calls, drafting client communications, and tracking for media coverage.

Requirements

• Six months to one year education, internship or work experience in PR, journalism or corporate/government communications;
• Intellectually curious, creative and self-motivated;
• An avid consumer of news and passionate about the news process;
• Willing to work at a company that provides growth opportunities and values opinions, perspectives and interests;
• A critical thinker and excellent writer (must know AP Style) with strong interpersonal communication skills;
• A sense of urgency, possessing the ability to multi-task while staying mindful of many deadlines and maintaining a high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• You have six months to one year education, internship or work experience in PR, journalism or corporate/government communications;
• Intellectually curious, creative and self-motivated;
• An avid consumer of news and passionate about the news process;
• Willing to work at a company that provides growth opportunities and values opinions, perspectives and interests;
• A critical thinker and excellent writer (must know AP Style) with strong interpersonal communication skills;
• A sense of urgency, possessing the ability to multi-task while staying mindful of many deadlines and maintaining a high attention to detail.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills;
• Intellectually curious, creative and self-motivated;
• An avid consumer of news and passionate about the news process;
• Willing to work at a company that provides growth opportunities and values opinions, perspectives and interests;
• A critical thinker and excellent writer (must know AP Style) with strong interpersonal communication skills;
• A sense of urgency, possessing the ability to multi-task while staying mindful of many deadlines and maintaining a high attention to detail.

Benefits

• Friendly and highly collaborative working environment where your voice will be heard and your ideas will count;
• Opportunity to work with leading law firms and professional services firms on a global scale within an international network;
• A focus on growth and professional development: twice annual professional planning sessions, regular access to leadership and mentorship opportunities;
• Hybrid work schedule; two days in the office with three optional work-from-home days per week;
• Competitive salary and customizable benefits package including:100% company paid health, dental and vision insurance coverage401k with 25% company matchMonthly benefit stipend that can be used for health and wellness, transportation, student loan repayment or charitable contributionsAmple time off: 15 vacation days, 10 annual company holidays, nine days paid sick leave, one personal day and an “on call” period between Christmas and New Year’s.Unlimited paid time off to volunteer and 100% matching of charitable contributions up to $1,000 per year.

Pay

The current annual base salary range for this position is $45,000-$55,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule; two days in the office with three optional work-from-home days per week.