Assistant Account Executive

Band of Insiders U.S. is excited to welcome a new assistant account executive (AAE) to our talented team!

The job includes a mix of PR strategy, pitching, relationship building, media list creation, client communication, research, reporting, and more. All candidates will be expected to speak about past experience, elaborate on real world problem solving skills, and share professional references. 

This is a hybrid position based in NYC at a flexible, employee-first organization. Only candidates with 1-2 years of relevant internship or employment experience will be considered. 

Our staff members are entrepreneurial and collaborative. We prioritize our team’s professional development and provide additional responsibility and promotions to team members who grow. We have a strong company culture and love nurturing growth from within!

Our Ideal Candidate Is:

• Intrinsically motivated to succeed
• A creative thinker with strong problem solving skills
• A strong writer with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Passionate and in-the-know about the ever-evolving media landscape
• Results-driven, eager to strengthen relationships with press contacts and build new connections 
• Highly organized
• Self-aware and receptive to feedback 
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Positive and personable
• Timely and reliable

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintain media interest trackers, sample request logs, press kits, image archives, meeting agendas/recaps, and other admin materials
• Stay organized — adopt agency best practices (Monday.com) and proactively ask for support when needed
• Build and expand media knowledge and relationships on behalf of clients
• Build thoughtful, strategic and targeted media lists, using organic research and agency tools (Muck Rack, RocketReach, etc.)
• Draft written press materials (press releases, bios, pitches) with senior team support
• Execute pitch initiatives and media outreach 
• Communicate with clients through regular emails and reporting 
• Attend in-person client meetings, photoshoots and events
• Demonstrate a desire to grow, learn and adapt based on positive and constructive feedback from supervisors

Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years of proven industry experience (internship or employment) 
• Full-time; hybrid office arrangement based in Midtown NYC

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus based on clear Smart Goals
• United Healthcare (Oxford) medical coverage (3 plans available); Band U.S. covers 60% of premium
• Guardian dental and vision insurance; Band U.S. covers 50% of premium
• Generous PTO, sick, & mental health package
• Generous paid family leave package
• Bereavement and voting leave
• 401K program, including employer matching
• Dynamic agency training program with ongoing refresher workshops 
• New business commissions
• Macbook Air laptop
• Regular team building outings in NYC 
• Business travel to Mexico City (to connect with our parent company)

About Band of Insiders U.S. (https://bandofinsiders.com/usa/)

Formerly known as RVD Communications (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvd-communications/) Band of Insiders U.S. creates and amplifies impactful messages on behalf of emerging and established brands across industries –– including food & beverage, lifestyle, sexual wellness, sustainability, and pet care. 

We skillfully blend our data-driven approach with innovation and creativity. Our core services are public relations, influencer marketing, & experiential marketing. 

Affiliated with the talented team at Band of Insiders, we are a uniquely international team with offices in Mexico City, Panama, Argentina and Colombia.

Join our team!