Account Assistant

Job Title: PR Account Assistant - Boutique Beauty PR Agency

*working remotely but MUST be located in the Tri-state area, with flexibility to travel to NYC 2-3x per month.*

Job Description:

Our client, a boutique beauty PR agency, is seeking a dynamic PR Account Assistant to join our boutique beauty PR agency. In this role, you will work closely with the Director, VP, or President to manage all client-related tasks and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and prepare monthly and weekly client reports, including editing credit reports and summarizing press coverage.
• Conduct ongoing media monitoring, scanning and clipping relevant press hits weekly, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail.
• Conduct continuous competitive industry research in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors, keeping abreast of industry trends and digital influencer activities to inform senior account team and clients.
• Track and maintain detailed client project budgets for mailings, events, and other initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with lifestyle, beauty, or fashion editors and influencers to expand media relations and network on behalf of clients.
• Create agendas and detailed post-call notes for client status calls, ensuring clear retention of key details.
• Maintain an editorial calendar, highlighting relevant holidays for client pitch opportunities and ensuring regular updates.
• Manage media and influencer databases, regularly updating with new contacts and media moves as directed by senior account staff.
• Coordinate press and sample requests, working closely with showroom manager to oversee client inventory.
• Assist in planning and executing client launch events, from concept development to scheduling staff and managing budgets.
• Update and maintain client press materials as instructed by senior account staff.
• Support in securing media placements and drafting communications such as editorial pitches and press releases.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements for senior staff and clients as needed.
• Manage gifting requests for media, influencers, and clients under the direction of senior staff.
• Track social media coverage for client deliveries to capture all social engagements.
• Assist in preparing recap reports for client events, campaigns, and product launches.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and six months of relevant experience.
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated maturity, resourcefulness, and professionalism in executive and corporate environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work standards.
• Familiarity with social media tracking platforms like TRIBE Dynamics is advantageous.
• Proactive and adaptable approach, capable of performing well under pressure.
• Positive and professional demeanor in diverse situations.
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines.
• Keen interest in staying informed about current trends in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industries and digital influencer landscapes.
• Understanding of beauty and cosmetics, fashion, or lifestyle industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Cision is a plus.

If you are a passionate and experienced PR professional with a strong track record in the beauty or fashion/lifestyle industry, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and play a key role in shaping the success of our clients and agency.

Salary: $42k-$45k