Junior Account Executive (Public Relations)

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

$50K/yr – $60K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive public relations support across client assignments with strong organization, media outreach, and draft-writing under senior guidance.

  • Handle multiple client assignments with strong time-management
  • Degree and PR-related internship or experience
  • Assist in media lists, pitches, and case studies with senior input

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Handle multiple client assignments with strong time-management and organization
  • Assist in developing media lists with oversight from senior team members
  • Conduct media and influencer outreach with guidance from more senior team members
  • Write first drafts of media materials, such as pitches, fact sheets and backgrounders
  • Contribute to plan development by researching tactical recommendations with support of larger team
  • Source costs for campaign elements (e.g. influencer costs, mailer costs, etc.)
  • Support all logistical and administrative needs as assigned by the team
  • Support the writing of first drafts of case studies with review and input from senior team members

Requirements

  • A degree in public relations, marketing communications, or similar
  • Internship (or similar) experience in public relations, social media management and /or event management
  • Past experience in an agency setting is highly valued
  • Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
  • Passionate about identifying and influencing trends
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Entrepreneurial attitude and a go-getter
  • Team player and generous spirit
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated initiative

Benefits

  • Beyond global opportunities, personal time, and unforgettable team-bonding, we prioritize professional development, committed to unleashing the potential for our talent across all offices.
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Citizen Relations

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Citizen is a global PR agency built to unleash the potential of ambitious brands. Integrated teams across PR, creative & strategy, insights & intelligence, digital, and experiential marketing give the curiosity, confidence, and courage to stay ahead of trends, make bold moves, and maximize measurable success.With 10 offices across North America and Europe, Citizen’s client roster includes P&G, Nestlé Canada, Duracell and Nespresso. The agency's disruptive campaigns have been awarded across the world from such shows as The Clios, Webbys, The One Show, LIAs, PRWeek Global and the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.In 2023 Citizen was named PRovoke Media's Consumer PR Agency of the Year and Best Mid-Size Agency to Work For, in addition to PR Agency of the Year (Gold) from Strategy Magazine, Best Places to Work for PRWeek and Inc. Magazine's "Best in Business". In 2024, Citizen was named Campaign’s Global PR Agency of the Year (Bronze).

Founded in 2004
New York, New York, USA
200 employees (35 in marketing)
41% recommend to a friend
78% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
11.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.8%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
9.3%
Social
7.3%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~200

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
24 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
3.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2