Assistant Account Executive, Consumer

Summary

Join M Booth, a culture-first communications agency, as an Assistant Account Executive on the growing Consumer team! You will be the backbone of the account team, supporting integrated communications campaigns for three consumer brands focused on home and design. Responsibilities include media relations, influencer programming, project management, client management, and measurement & merchandising. The ideal candidate possesses 1-2 years of PR experience, strong writing and communication skills, and a proactive mindset. M Booth offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, a 401(k), unlimited paid time off, and more. This is a remote or in-office position in New York, with remote options available in select states.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1-2 years of PR experience
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Proactive and curious mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• On the pulse of pop culture, trends, entertainment, and news

Responsibilities

• Build media lists using resources such as Cision and Muck Rack
• Develop an understanding of the earned media landscape, including cultivating and maintaining relationships with key media
• Craft pitches
• Conduct outreach and secure coverage
• Monitor for coverage (client and competitive)
• Build influencer rosters
• Support content review process
• Collect and report back-end creator metrics
• Begin to form relationships with and manage influencers/managers
• Serve as coordinator of your team, schedule internal/client calls
• Set call agendas and share comprehensive recaps
• Actively participate in internal meetings, beginning to share a point of view and ideas for both improved team operations and client deliverables
• Organize client folders and databases
• Oversee brand samples and track inventory (if applicable)
• Coordinate deliveries to media and influencers
• Coordinate team/client meeting details (check in, meals, etc.)
• Support events and mailers
• Contribute on client calls and draft client correspondence in a succinct manner that demonstrates your expertise and command of the subject/project that you are owning
• Earn client and team trust by driving the day-to-day execution of client and account projects and deliverables with support from the team, flagging potential challenges and opportunities to senior team members
• Manage clips and media placement coverage reports/ tracking documents
• Provide ongoing monitoring for client and competitor coverage
• Own ongoing client reports (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, etc.) and trackers, keeping them updated and accurate
• Identify trends or opportunities through reporting and monitoring, evaluating the ‘why’ behind the data
• Support programmatic reports (e.g., event recap, mailer recap, influencer campaign recap, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Even better if you love home decor!

Benefits

• A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect and humanity
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• A 401(k) Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays
• Additional Perks: Family Leave, Well-Being Programs, and Commuter Benefits