Assistant Account Executive, Corporate & Public Affairs

About This Role

This Assistant Account Executive role supports corporate reputation, issues management, and external communications programs for clients across financial services, infrastructure, and technology by conducting media monitoring, assisting with media relations, and drafting communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily media monitoring across traditional and digital outlets, including Google News and social media.
• Prepare and distribute daily media monitoring reports for stakeholders.
• Track and flag emerging coverage, trends, and potential issues for account teams.
• Support media relations efforts by researching reporters, building media lists, and assisting with pitch development.
• Draft and edit written materials including pitch letters, press releases, briefing documents, and newsletters.
• Provide cross-functional account support for technology, product storytelling, cybersecurity thought leadership, research initiatives, and creative marketing.
• Support corporate storytelling programs for regulated and infrastructure-focused organizations.
• Assist with planning and execution of events, including logistics, materials coordination, and on-site support.
• Participate in internal and client meetings, capturing notes, action items, and next steps.
• Support reporting, agenda preparation, and general account administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 0-1 years of experience in public relations, communications, corporate affairs, public policy, or an agency environment
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
• Understanding of the current media landscape (national, regional, trade, digital outlets)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Professional interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 0-1 years of internship or entry-level experience in public relations, communications, corporate affairs, public policy, or an agency environment.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as MuckRack, Brandwatch, NewsWhip
• Interest in corporate reputation, issues management, and complex communications challenges

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits