Public Relations Assistant Account Executive
Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company that integrates people, platforms, and stories to help clients build lasting influence. They are seeking an Assistant Account Executive who will support account teams by managing projects, preparing materials, and ensuring account needs are met. The role involves conducting research, tracking deadlines, and assisting with various PR and social media tasks.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key organizational support across account teams, helping track deadlines, initiatives and deliverables
- Conduct client, competitor and industry research to inform PR and social strategies
- Master PR and social media tools such as Cision, MuckRack, PRNewswire, TrendKite, Meltwater Explore, Sprout Social, Hootsuite and RivalIQ
- Proofread and quality-check materials before distribution
- Prepare weekly trackers, quarterly impact reports and other reporting documents
- Take notes during client calls and distribute clear action-item recaps to the team
- Track deadlines and proactively gather team input to ensure deliverables stay on schedule
- Develop media lists, editorial calendars and social media influencer lists
- Support account setup by organizing shared folders, establishing templates and maintaining documentation
- Conduct daily news scans and flag relevant opportunities for media or social engagement
- Monitor media coverage and distribute client coverage updates
- Draft first versions of communications materials including briefing documents, press materials and social media content
- Assist with select writing projects such as press releases, awards submissions and speaking opportunity applications
- Monitor, schedule and report on social media content and performance
- Lead social listening and monitoring activities throughout the day
- Track social media trends, platform updates and trending topics that may impact client strategies
- Conduct research for competitor social media audits and build speaking and awards lists
- Contribute ideas during brainstorms, PR planning and new business initiatives
Skills
- 1–2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing or related fields (internships included)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Interest in media relations, storytelling and emerging PR and social media trends
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams while also taking initiative on assigned tasks
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn and a proactive approach to supporting client teams
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