Assistant Account Executive

🏢 Prosek · 📍 New York City, Connecticut, Boston, LA, DC · 💼 onsite 💰 $50,000 - $55,000 / yr

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Who is Prosek?

We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" that was recently named a 2026 Global Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media.

Note: If you are a 2026 graduate, please apply to one of our post-graduate apprentice roles found here.

Overview:
We're currently seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join our growing team. The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) is the 'linchpin' on their accounts, with various responsibilities as listed below. They execute strong media relations skills, pitch reporters, and provide measurable results for our clients while building powerful relationships with journalists. Our Assistant Account Executives are client facing, included in team meetings and participating in brainstorms with a curious, adaptive and entrepreneurial spirit.

What you'll be doing:

Complete daily scans, draft meeting agendas, timesheets, and clips
Accurate reporting - meeting deadlines for monthly, quarterly, etc. and including the right content
Develop a strong knowledge of the media that influence your client's stakeholders (customers, prospects, and investors)
Understand how to approach different media outlets and their deadlines
Demonstrate ability in proofreading and editing with extreme attention to detail
Assist in development of presentation content and agendas
Demonstrate how to build a compelling story narrative for clients by understanding each client's business, industry and their competitors
Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant journalists
Build and maintain editorial, speaking, and awards calendars
Independently develop media pitches and secure relevant opportunities and results
Create media background

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Key Role Competencies & Evaluation Highlights

Key Role Focus:

Assesses high-stakes financial communications prowess, elite writing skills, and relentless client-service orientation.

📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):

1. Vague or overly verbose communication style
2. Lack of proactive hustle in pitching journalists
3. Inability to grasp complex financial products or M&A narratives

✨ Recommended Role Alignment Hook:

I turn complex financial transactions into clear, compelling market narratives that protect and elevate elite corporate brands.

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