Wireside Communications® is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to support the day-to-day operations of client accounts. The role involves executing client programs, managing media relations, content creation, and participating in agency marketing efforts.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the team to support day-to-day operations of client accounts
- Execute tactics and produce deliverables as specified in client programs
- Content creation
- National and international media relations
- Analyst relations
- Blogger relations
- Social media
- News releases
- Speaking engagements
- Awards
- Industry monitoring and rapid response
- Writing
- Ongoing materials development
- Participate in agency marketing
- Agency social media efforts
- Day-to-day operations of the agency
- Proactive and reactive outreach to reporters, analysts and influencers
- Pitch development
- Prepare briefing sheets and briefing books
- Build and maintain target lists
- Conduct, analyze and provide sound recommendations based on research
- Track, analyze and summarize client, competitor and industry news and information with thoughtfulness and context
- Provide quality social media monitoring
- Create comprehensive and thoughtful reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports)
- Develop and/or manage guest list/invitations
- Coordinate logistics – i.e. meals/travel/lodging/meeting space
- Schedule and coordinate meetings with media/analysts/influencers
- Manage promotion efforts
- Build and maintain a social media calendar
- Identify and connect with individuals/organizations to build audience engagement
- Respond to all relevant tagged posts and direct messages
- Follow relevant accounts
- Provide updates as needed
- Research speaking opportunities
- Build and maintain speaking and awards databases
- Manage speaking and awards calendar submissions
- Begin to pitch and secure engagements at industry conferences
- Write and edit materials (pitches, briefing sheets, speaking abstracts, executive biographies, social media, blog posts, bylines etc.)
- Read industry articles, competitor coverage and client news to gain an understanding of industry trends
- Watch, listen to and read national and world news daily
- Stay on top of current events to demonstrate understanding of the larger media landscape, including tech and general business trends
- Attend team meetings (virtually or in-person)
- Demonstrate professional conduct and demeanor
- Prepare activity reports, meeting recaps and client measurement presentations
- Create and manage expense trackers for client out-of-pocket expenses
- Review work of Program Coordinator and interns, and help lead them to success
- Track time and submit expense reports on time and support general agency administrative tasks
- Participate in new business process by conducting prospect, competitor and/or industry research
- Contribute to agency marketing efforts, including awards submissions, social media content/posts and/or blog posts
- Represent Wireside well at all times
- Take ownership of actions, decisions and results – both positive and negative – and their impact on individual’s work and team
- Travel may be required
Skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication, project management and time management
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
- Organized with the ability to focus while working off-site
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Understanding of social community management and best practices and platforms
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Commitment to personal accountability
- 1-2 years of Public Relations, Marketing, Communications experience, or related industry
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English or related area of study
- Superb organizational, project and time management skills to meet deadlines
- Strong ability to write and communicate clearly and concisely
- Passion for creating excellent high-quality deliverables
- Strong spirit of collaboration, highly self-motivated and results-driven with a can-do attitude
Company Overview
Wireside Communications® is an award-winning independent strategic communications, marketing and public relations agency focused on the consumer and B2B tech sectors. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.wireside.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Wireside Communications® has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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