Assistant Account Executive
INK, United States

YOU ARE

• Self-motivated
• A team player
• Able to research new topics and synthesize findings
• Working on your ability to prioritize
• Able to take direction well from multiple people with different styles
• Resourceful
• Detail-oriented
• Learning to lead projects
• Able to give and receive feedback with a resilient, growth-minded attitude
• Able to ask smart questions
• Happy to help and learn new skills wherever needed

YOU DO

• Media and analyst outreach and engagement
• Editorial calendars, speaking and awards databases, media and analyst lists
• Initial drafts of press releases, media pitches, speaking abstracts and award nominations
• Briefing documents
• Coverage, campaign, and program reports
• Daily media monitoring
• Social media posts
• Social media monitoring
• Industry research as it applies to INK clients and their competitors
• Ideation and contribution of ideas and angles to program planning
• Team and client agendas and overall account team support
• Regularly report on status of individual and team account activities

Requirements

YOU HAVE

• 1-2 years of communications experience, preferably in an agency setting
• Verbal and written communications skills
• Familiarity with media, research and social media
• Experience using multiple social media platforms in a professional setting
• Ability to understand client industries
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Ability to work on multiple accounts while paying strict attention to detail

Benefits

INK believes that good work with good people makes for a good life. We live this every day through our people, culture, and benefits, which include:

• Award-winning culture Best Places to Work by Austin Business Journal 6-years running; and 2015 PR News Best Place to Work nationwide.
• Flexible work environment with work from home opportunities and generous vacation and holidays.
• Bonus programs for company performance, new business acquisition and hiring referrals.
• Top-notch health insurance, paid 75% by company (medical, dental, vision, life).
• Competitive compensation package including 401K and profit sharing programs.
• Lots of food and fun events around the office.
• All-Mac shop including all-paid cell service.
• In-house professional development program + individual annual allowance for courses and conferences.
• People-focused values and commitment to individual career development. Supportive culture of teamwork.
• Casual fun office environments in Austin, Denver, and New York.
• Growing company with ambitious goals and room for you to make a difference in our future.

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