Assistant Account Executive, Broadcast - Emerging Media & Storytelling

We. Communications•Portland, OR

2d•$52,000 - $57,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We. Communications is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Account Executive to join our Broadcast, Emerging Media & Storytelling team. This team helps influential brands and leaders navigate the evolving media landscape, including broadcast, audio, digital video, podcasts, creator partnerships, and emerging platforms. The role involves supporting integrated media campaigns, executive visibility programs, product launches, and thought leadership initiatives. The ideal candidate will be curious, collaborative, and eager to learn from experienced practitioners while building their own expertise. The Assistant Account Executive will support media outreach, develop strategies, cultivate relationships with journalists, producers, creators, and podcast hosts, and contribute to campaigns that drive meaningful outcomes for clients. The team works with notable brands such as Microsoft, Intel, Volvo Cars of North America, Mastercard, and Adobe. The hiring team prioritizes candidates who can work from the Bellevue, WA, or Portland, OR offices, but will also consider strong candidates from the New York City, NY office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field is preferred. Or the equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
1-2 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within the high-tech industry
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and effectively for multiple audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Demonstrated interest in media, news, culture, technology, business, and storytelling.
Strong analytical writing skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

West Coast preferred - the hiring team is prioritizing candidates who can work from our Bellevue, WA, or Portland, OR offices. The team will also consider strong candidates who can work from our New York City, NY office.
Experience with media monitoring, social listening, or analytics platforms is a plus.
Experience with written and developed materials, including integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches, and social media content highly desirable.
Comfortable with integrated communication principles
Understanding of video and/or audio production as added value
High level of initiative; takes accountability for role on projects and sees tasks all the way through
Desire to be an engaged, accessible member of a dynamic office and broader global agency community
Client and business environment: Customer service orientation is a must. Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day execution of integrated media and storytelling campaigns across broadcast, digital media, podcasts, creators, and emerging platforms.
Monitor media, cultural, and industry trends, and translate findings into actionable insights for clients and internal teams.
Develop media lists, briefing materials, coverage reports, and campaign recaps.
Track and analyze earned media performance, identifying key themes, opportunities, and recommendations.
Assist in developing pitches, media materials, executive talking points, and strategic recommendations.
Support media outreach and help build relationships with journalists, producers, creators, and other media stakeholders.
Contribute to event support, media activations, product launches, and executive visibility opportunities.
Provide timely monitoring and intelligence around breaking news, emerging issues, competitor activity, and cultural moments.
Support real-time communications execution for major news moments, including live monitoring, rapid-response outreach, reactive inquiry tracking, coverage reporting, and cross-team coordination under tight deadlines.
Collaborate across integrated agency, client, and account teams to align storytelling efforts with business objectives, proactively managing dependencies, resolving information gaps, and adapting to shifting priorities.
Maintain workbacks, trackers, roles and responsibilities, approval paths, timelines, and status updates to keep complex, multi-stakeholder programs moving.
Support new business opportunities through research, audience insights, and media landscape analysis.
Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment where priorities, timelines, and information may change quickly.
Model We.'s values of curiosity, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
Support with home office equipment
Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
Learning and Development Programs for our employees