The position is ideal for candidates with entry-level experience in strategic communications, journalism, real estate, or government. Excellent writing and organizational skills are a must. This is a temporary position, starting immediately and running until November or December, 2020. Consideration to extend the length of this position will be evaluated in the months ahead. While usually based in our New York office, the team will be remote during the length of this position.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
As an Associate Account Executive on the Real Estate & Cities team, you will...
-Implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts
-Pitch and place media stories across local, regional and national outlets
-Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, and communications plans
-Oversee day-to-day communications with clients, including staffing weekly calls, developing press recaps and participating in crisis communications, as necessary
-Manage work streams across multiple accounts and focus areas, including public affairs, corporate communications and hospitality/ lifestyle
-Entry-level experience in strategic communications
-Interest in PR around urbanism and cities, including for NYC Real Estate companies
-Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
-Attention to detail
-Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives
-Excellent writing skills are a must
-A sense of humor!
