ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE
We’re looking for an Account Associate (AA) to support all day-to-day client activities, projects and teams at a tactical level with direction from senior leadership.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
MEDIA RELATIONS
- Develop a good understanding of media relations and best practices re: media management
- Support JAEs/AEs/SAEs and senior management on execution of strategic outreach plans for client campaigns or events
- Support on development of effective press materials such as press releases, op-eds, case studies & media kits
- Craft effective pitches
- Conduct thorough media research and create customized media lists for client campaigns
- Conduct media outreach under guidance and strategic direction from senior staff
- Begin to secure media placements under guidance and strategic direction from senior staff
- Develop and grow media contact network
CLIENT RELATIONS
- Play a critical supporting role on 4 – 6 client accounts
- Develop weekly client meeting agendas, meeting recaps and/or media reports with senior supervision
- On a selective basis, potentially work with AEs/SAEs or senior management to liaise with clients
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Monitor and track social media for TASC
- Provide tactical support on TASC social media accounts ADMINISTRATIVE
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Provide administrative support for senior management (i.e. schedule meetings, manage travel, etc.)
- Provide support and strategic input on TASC new business opportunities and TASC marketing efforts
- Assist senior team with new business research and development
- Oversee with support of intern team office management (i.e. supplies, water, snacks, etc.)
MANAGEMENT
- Support on management and delegation of tasks to intern staff
STRATEGY
- Display creative thinking to support development of media strategy plans for clients
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Commit to continuous learning of PR tactics and strategy
BASIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Keen interest in public relations, communications, nonprofit and advocacy work, social justice issues and/or politics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Tactical understanding of social media and social networking tools (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Experience with Cision a plus
- Previous internship experience in relevant fields a plus