Assistant Account Executive - Los Angeles
About The Position
Established in 1984, Nike Communications is a female-founded creative communications firm specializing in the marketing of prestige brands. We create meaningful connections between some of the world’s most iconic brands and their audiences by utilizing diverse perspectives to develop culturally relevant client campaigns. We believe differences fuel the creative spirit; that by embracing diverse perspectives and cultures, innovation can flourish, and creativity will shine through in each story we tell. We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our Los Angeles team! Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of accounts across many different industries. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!
Requirements
- Relevant Experience: at least 6 months of full-time public relations experience, internships included, prior agency experience preferred.
- Organizational Proficiency: Excellent time management and organizational skills with experience handling multiple clients or projects at the same time.
- Passion & Industry Knowledge: A passion for industries in Travel, Lifestyle, Luxury and/or Entertainment
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience
Nice To Haves
- prior agency experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor Media Coverage & Inform Clients: Stays attentive on media coverage pertaining to our clients and provide comprehensive reports to keep them informed and engaged
- Craft Concise Documents: Regularly drafts various documents including media briefings, ensuring clarity and effectiveness
- Develop Targeted Media Lists: Develops media lists tailored to specific campaigns and initiatives
- Secure Placements, Share Stories: Conducts media relations daily, securing placements in national, regional, broadcast, and online media. Your efforts amplify our clients’ voices and share their stories with diverse audiences
- Build Lasting Relationships: Cultivates genuine relationships with journalists and media members, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation
- Maintain Accounts & Reports: Manages day-to-day account activities, overseeing scheduling and updating client reports to reflect campaign progress and results
Benefits
- Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal
- Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing
- Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month
- Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year
- Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents
- Receive business line, or have personal phone number covered on agency plan
- Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support
- Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses
- Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration
- A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
