Brand Assistant

Lede Company LLC•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lede Company is seeking a Brand Assistant to join its Brand team in its New York office. The company is a full-service communications, strategy, and social impact consulting firm serving corporate, brand, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors. The Assistant will play an integral role supporting accounts for Fashion, CPG, Beverage, and Lifestyle clients. The role supports client projects from ideation and planning through execution and reporting, while also providing administrative and marketing support. The position is full-time, based in NYC, and requires working onsite four days per week. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Communications, English, Public Relations, or Marketing.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Business acumen and ability to communicate across departments within the organization.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
Strong attention to detail.
Deep understanding of pop culture.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in social media platforms and digital marketing.
Initiative and resourcefulness.
Must be based in NYC and able to work onsite four days per week.
Must be authorized for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Interest and curiosity in Fashion, CPG, lifestyle, and culture.
Collaborative approach and out-of-the-box thinking to bring together people, processes, and ideas to drive results.
Passion for communications and expertise in building, stewarding, and growing relationships.
Strong communication, research, and strategic skills, with commitment to delivering excellent work.
Self-starter with energy and creativity.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties, including answering phones, scheduling, handling expenses, and booking travel.
Help create professional, client-ready presentations and Excel spreadsheets.
Assist with drafting press releases, pitches, and other media materials.
Conduct business research.
Support client projects from brainstorming and ideation through plan development, execution, and reporting.
Work with partner teams within the agency and client partner agencies.
Provide onsite event support, coordinate logistics throughout programming, and coordinate retail promotions.
Help manage the movement of product samples for photo shoots, press, and marketing.
Contribute to monthly, project, and event reporting and recaps across clients.
Perform other administrative and marketing duties as needed.
Provide personal support when needed.
Be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.