Junior Account Executive, Sports

Junior Account Executive, Sports

JONESWORKS, strategy-driven communications, marketing, and management agency, is seeking a driven, creative, and highly organized Junior Account Executive to join our Sports team in our New York City office.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for public relations, a strong work ethic, and previous experience supporting teams in building brand audiences, increasing awareness, and engaging consumers across every touchpoint of new and traditional media.

Core Responsibilities:

Assist with the coordination and management of programming to strategically position clients

Help develop innovative, results-driven public relations and marketing programs to support client objectives, launches, activations, etc.

Assist with vetting incoming client and media opportunities

Assist with drafting, reviewing, and editing internal and external materials such as pitches, press releases, agendas, etc.

On-site assistance at relevant client events, content shoots, red carpets, etc.

Research relevant media outlets for client outreach and create and update media lists to maintain accurate contact information

Actively networks with media across entertainment, lifestyle, business, trade, and consumer outlets and maintains strong relationships

Support client brand and category research to support programming

Oversee preparation for meetings/calls, including agendas and recaps

Organize and maintain product orders/returns from editors

Conduct daily media monitoring and develop monitoring reports

Recognize potential client complications and flag to supervisor

Compile monthly client results reports

Support individual account teams by assisting with various administrative tasks, such as event and travel logistics, as well as calendar management

Maintain sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Requirements:

0-2 years of relevant PR or internship experience

Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to execute multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate efficiently and effectively

Ability to take and apply direction from supervisors

Effectively manages time and works with supervisors to manage priorities

Benefits:

JONESWORKS offers medical, dental, vision and 401(K), unlimited Paid Time Off, Summer Fridays, Extended PTO for December/January holiday, bonus incentives and other perks!

Salary: $40K-57.5K

***We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law