Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations

About Ogilvy
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About The Role
Assistant Account Executives partner with all members of the account team to provide hands on support wherever needed. You are a curious observer and are passionate about learning our industry and building a strong foundation. You are proactive and resourceful and not afraid to dive into the details to get things done. This role is within our Public Relations business unit and will support clients primarily in the technology and B2B sector.
What You’ll Do

• Beginning to work on drafting news releases, pitch letters, case histories, and promotional materials (product fact sheets, etc.).
• Begin to ‘manage the making’ of communications assets and understand Ogilvy’s process
• Become familiar with Ogilvy’s departments and expert groups and their roles
• Conducts editorial outreach and is gaining understanding of the dynamics of media relations. 
• Provide administrative support to the team including updating status reports, taking meeting notes, scheduling meetings, budget tracking, etc.
• Manage small projects and support senior team members on larger projects
• Helps develop media lists and other reports (e.g., competitor, consumer, or interest group analyses) completely and accurately.
• Demonstrate business etiquette in meetings and written communications
• Assist with project management/workflow system data entry and reporting
• Complete basic analyses of client’s business results and competitive landscapes
• Establish and build relationships internally and with junior level clients

What You’ll Need

• Strong project, and time management skills.
• Strong skills in research and analysis
• Good listener and reliable
• Interest in public relations, technology, and B2B sectors
• 0-1 years of experience
• Ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions/ideas
• Effective collaborator
• Critical attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
Pay Range
$35,000—$75,000 USD
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.