Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations

Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and orchestrate client campaign foundations and media relations to drive timely, effective communications with executive visibility.

  • Foundational materials: create media lists, trackers, and briefing sheets to accelerate project readiness.
  • Media relations and content: draft press releases, pitch letters, summaries, and corporate communications with editorial rigor.
  • Account rhythms: schedule cross-functional meetings and maintain alignment with client timelines and priorities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Proactively manage and create necessary foundational materials for client campaigns and projects (media lists, trackers, briefing sheets)
  • Research, outline, write first draft of materials including press releases, pitch letters, report and article summaries, reports, briefing sheets
  • Schedules client-related team meetings and conference calls and/or events as needed
  • Take responsibility for junior level client relationships
  • Understand larger client timelines and priorities
  • Supports the overall organization and success of the account
  • Research, draft, edit and proofread press releases, and corporate communications materials
  • Nurture solid relationships with media and industry analysts

Requirements

  • Public Relations/communications including school or internship experience
  • Bachelor’s degree. Degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism or related field preferred
  • Basic understanding of client/industry news cycles, issues and trends
  • Excellent people skills! Must be a team player who communicates well with team members at all levels, jumps in and gives it your all to do great work
  • Excellent time management skills and proven success at juggling conflicting priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Be a part of a team that’s making a tangible impact and work with some of the most innovative companies in clean energy.
    • Flexible work environment.
    • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

    Silverline Communications

    We specialize in strategic communications for the clean energy economy, shaping conversations, influencing change, and accelerating a more resilient future. Through clear messaging, compelling storytelling, and meaningful connections, we deliver award-winning services—from content development to media and advocacy—that drive impact.We are a trusted partner to help navigate critical conversations and build community dialogue centered around the future of energy, risk management, advocacy, infrastructure, and transportation.

    Founded in 2009
    Arlington, Virginia, USA
    30 employees (5 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    1.7K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    57.4%
    Direct
    26.1%
    Referral
    5.1%
    Social
    10.3%
    Paid
    1.1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~30

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    4 (13% of company)