Junior Account Executive
About The Position
Infinite Global is an international communications firm specializing in PR, Content & Campaigns, and Crisis & Litigation. Our clients are ambitious, complex organizations that need to engage with sophisticated audiences. We provide the experience, skills and insight to drive brands forward and, in special situations, to deploy strategies to defend clients from reputational risk. Our roots are in the legal sector, where our unrivaled depth of knowledge allows us to provide counsel to the world’s largest, most profitable and most specialized law firms. Other professional services firms look to us for a nuanced understanding of their businesses, a clear sense of the kinds of stories that make news, and tested knowledge of when and how to engage the media. Our unwavering client focus sets us apart and our approach and success earns accolades from our clients and peers. We are consistently named among PR News’ “Agency Elite" and "Top Places to Work in PR” and have been recognized as the “Best PR Firm” by the National Law Journal seven times. A Junior Account Executive to support client teams in developing and executing public relations initiatives that promote the firm’s legal and professional services clients. This entry-level role is heavily focused on media relations, so an ideal candidate will have prior experience with pitching journalists and/or a journalism background. Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills are also required.
Requirements
- Six months to one year education, internship or work experience in PR, journalism or corporate/government communications.
- You’re curious, creative, and self-motivated.
- You’re an avid consumer of news and are passionate about staying up to date on the latest developments and trends in the media landscape.
- You’re a critical thinker and an excellent writer (must know AP Style) with strong interpersonal communication skills.
- You have a sense of urgency, possessing the ability to multi-task while staying mindful of many deadlines and maintaining a high attention to detail.
- You want to work at a company that provides you with growth opportunities and values your opinions, perspectives and interests.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly with journalists is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first line for conducting research and identifying news trends; building and maintaining media lists; writing, sending and following up on pitches; and coordinating interview scheduling.
- Develop written materials including press releases and award submissions.
- Conduct routine client administrative tasks, including preparing reports, attending conference calls, drafting client communications, and tracking for media coverage.
Benefits
- Friendly and highly collaborative working environment where your voice will be heard and your ideas will count.
- Opportunity to work with leading law firms and professional services firms on a global scale within an international network.
- A focus on growth and professional development: twice annual professional planning sessions, regular access to leadership and mentorship opportunities.
- Competitive salary and customizable benefits package including: 100% company paid health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- 401k with 25% company match
- Monthly benefit stipend that can be used for health and wellness, transportation, student loan repayment or charitable contributions
- Ample time off: 15 vacation days, 10 annual company holidays, nine days paid sick leave, one personal day and an “on call” period between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Unlimited paid time off to volunteer and 100% matching of charitable contributions up to $1,000 per year.
- Thorough onboarding and training process that extends throughout your tenure with the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
