PR Associate Account Executive

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the media relations piece on Branded’s client programs, coordinating pitches, media lists, interviews, and briefing docs while also driving research and ongoing client conversations.

  • Media relations operations: Draft pitches, build lists, coordinate interviews, and prepare briefing materials.
  • Client collaboration: Attend weekly calls and support research and account-management tasks.
  • Documentation and readiness: Maintain briefs and materials that keep campaigns move-ready across accounts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The assistant account executive, integral to the Branded team, will primarily be responsible for handling media relations drafting pitches, developing media lists, coordinating interviews and preparing briefing documents.
  • Additionally the assistant account executive is required to participate in weekly client calls and support research projects and account management.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must be a legal U.S. resident
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • College degree in journalism, marketing or related field
  • Must be proficient in AP Style
  • Prior agency internship experience

Preferred

  • Experience with media database software (Muck Rack preferred)
  • Experience with media monitoring software
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The Branded Agency

The Branded Agency brings a unique mindset to strategic communications, founded on the principle of providing senior-level integrated agency services, which are otherwise inaccessible to startups. We believe that any startup — whether in the early or late stages of funding and growth — can benefit from the power of a visibility campaign.We consider ourselves part of our clients’ teams and understand the value of face-to-face relationships. Together, we are constantly innovating and strategizing on how to disseminate clients’ core messaging and value proposition to their potential customers, investors, business partners and prospective employees.

Founded in 2018
Chicago, Illinois, USA
63 employees (10 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
686
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.4%
Direct
56.8%
Referral
4.7%
Social
10.2%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~63

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (13% of company)

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