PR Assistant Account Executive at Sharp Think

We are seeking a PR Assistant Account Executive to join our dynamic lifestyle team. Clients span verticals including health and wellness, food and beverage, technology, and more. High levels of creativity, initiative and a passion for media will help set our ideal candidate apart.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize own work, meet deadlines, and actively communicate progress and deliverables.
• Perform ongoing client media monitoring and summary reports/emails.
• Create targeted media lists for broadcast, web, and print outlets as well as digital influencers.
• Write and edit media materials such as pitches, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies.
• Responsible for daily account management activities, such as agendas, recaps, activity reports, media monitoring and coordination of all necessary materials for client accounts.
• Assist in the research of new business opportunities, client work, etc.
• Demonstrate familiarity with category specific writers and media outlets.
• Support execution of account plans.
• Begin conducting media relations, working closely with account team to learn the craft of pitching to secure media coverage. 
• Assist in coordination of social influencer programs – i.e. facilitating invoices, mailings, product requests, etc. 
• Coordinate and support media mailings and sampling opportunities.
• Help team prepare for client meetings—i.e. set-up, scheduling, catering, etc.
• Manage daily intern responsibilities.
• Complete individual tasks with minimal supervision.
• Serve as an active member of the team and demonstrate team-player attitude.