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Junior Public Relations Account Executive

Mediabistro
New York, New York, us
$45K-$55K a year
Full-time

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 for recognized as the "Best PR Firm" by the National Law Journal seven times.

What we're looking for

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.

What you'd do

With support from your team, you would :

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.Why we want you

You have six months to one year education, internship or work experience in PR, journalism or corporate / government communications.

You're intellectually curious, creative and self-motivated.You're an avid consumer of news and are passionate about the news process.

You want to work at a company that provides you with growth opportunities and values your opinions, perspectives and interests.

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.What we offer

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.

$175 one-time stipend for your at-home work set-up; $50 monthly stipend for your smartphone contract and a stipend to upgrade your device every three years.

Competitive salary and customizable benefits package including :

100% company paid health, dental and vision insurance coverage401k with 25% company matchMonthly benefit stipend that can be used for health and wellness, transportation, student loan repayment or charitable contributionsEmployee Assistance Program and free annual membership to the Calm app

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.

The current annual base salary range for this position is $45,000-$55,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

The range listed is just one component of Infinite Global's total compensation package for employees.

Infinite Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Infinite Global's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Please note : if you provide the names of references we will not contact them without first notifying you.

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