Assistant Account Executive, Corporate & Consumer (Hybrid Work Structure)

(Hybrid Work Structure, Los Angeles and San Francisco but Open to Various Locations in PT)

The Role:

The Assistant Account Executive will work with multiple agency partners to support integrated earned campaigns. They will support the planning and execution of programs to meet business communication objectives. Additionally, they will be responsible for executing projects and collaborating with various internal and external teams.

You are going to work across numerous fortune 500 client accounts that span industries such as professional services, food/beverage, automotive, technology, and financial to name a few and service various programs and initiatives. Successful candidates will be creative thinkers and collaborative team players who can drive the execution of campaigns. The ideal candidate must be detailed oriented, resourceful, and able to multi-task and prioritize under deadlines.

Please note that the anticipated hire date targeted for this role is for Q2 of 2024.

What is the work?

• Conduct media monitoring and daily reporting of traditional and social media.
• Develop, update, and maintain media lists
• Participate in internal business team meetings.
• Regularly updating the media outlets and target-reporter databases.
• Write and distribute pitch letters, news releases, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks and standby statements.
• Develop relationships with external audiences: media, third party constituencies, vendors.
• Prepare monthly activity reports, maintaining calendars and travel itineraries.

Experience that contributes to your success:

• 0-1 year of PR or equivalent work experience and/or recent graduate with solid PR/Corporate Communication internship background.
• Proficiency in office computer programs to include MS Office Suite.
• Strong proofreading, writing and editing skills.
• Professional interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to work on a team and handle multiple projects in a simultaneous and collaborative manner.
• Previous agency experience preferred.

Perks of working at BCW:

• Hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility and balance of working from home and going into the office
• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW’s Career Pathing program
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at BCW and the outside community and accelerate their careers.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health.
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses
• WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster

About BCW:

BCW is part of WPP’s global, multi-faceted, multi-talented creative engine, with access to countless opportunities to grow.

BCW’s commitment to moving people starts with our employees. You’ll find ways to ignite your growth while doing meaningful work for exceptional clients in an environment that prioritizes your success, compels collaboration and celebrates learning. We’re committed to moving our people forward in their careers and helping them grow as people and professionals.

We wholly believe that our diversity is our strength and feeds the creativity critical to success, so Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (I.D.E.A.) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity and the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, differently abled and veteran communities.

For more information, visit bcw-global.com.

BCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/Vet, and we are proud of our diverse workforce.

Our organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

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