Assistant Account Executive

Named America’s best boutique agency in 2021 and 2022, Clyde Group is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join our growing public relations and communications agency. Under our vision to be the best agency to work for, we’re a principles-driven firm disrupting “business as usual” in communications through creative strategy focused entirely on results-driven client service. Our work deals with exciting national-level issues, including healthcare, education, agriculture, financial services, non-profits, civil rights, and more. Clyde Group team members should have an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the development of a rapidly growing agency. Our team is creative, ambitious, collaborative, and highly rewarded.

The Assistant Account Executive plays a role on 3-5 client accounts (depending on the size of the accounts). AAEs support executing SOW activities, including media relations, content creation, digital activity, research, monitoring, reports, etc. AAEs should have strong writing skills, pay attention to relevant industry trends, and actively look for personal growth opportunities by raising their hand on client work and business development projects.

What you will be doing:

• Create client deliverables (agendas, action items, hot lists, reports, etc)
• Email/communicate directly with clients
• Work with client teams to respond quickly and deliver on client requests
• Draft well-written, grammatically correct client-facing agendas, meeting notes, and emails
• Execute communications strategies and tactics on behalf of clients, including developing media lists, pitching media, creating social content, and drafting content
• Carefully monitor client news and client industries and make recommendations based on emerging trends
• Use monitoring tools and identify key insights for clients
• Supports business development efforts 

Position Expectations:

• Fierce commitment to, and respect for, a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Adheres to firm’s policies and procedures
• Deadline oriented; able to complete assignments in line with client’s deadline needs
• Driven by curiosity and a hunger to learn new skills
• Willing to go the extra mile as part of a client team

Qualifications/Required Skills:

• 1-2 years of professional communications experience (includes internships)
• Comfortable with social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Seeks and is receptive to feedback; puts feedback into action
• Understanding of AP Style
• Exceptional attention to detail

To apply, please submit your current resume here.