Assistant Account Executive - Entertainment

This is a Full Time Job

The Overview:

Do you love entertainment? Are you a creative problem-solver, eager to join a fast-paced, dynamic team? R&CPMK is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join our Entertainment Communications team focusing on live events, film, television and music clients. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, who is able to multi-task several moving parts and prioritize multiple running projects.

Our team is looking for a creative and resourceful team player who is knowledgeable about relevant media - with the desire to grow their network of media relationships. Further, excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail and strong communication skills are a priority.

The Fine Print:
• Maintain and coordinate the busy schedule for two publicists and their clients; including scheduling zoom calls with multiple people
• Monitor press clippings for clients, track media impressions and ad values, and creating/maintaining coverage reports and grids
• Collaborate with the team in selecting promotional clip suggestions and brainstorming pitch angles
• Handle incoming press requests and occasional pitching to media outlets, as well as updating media lists
• Review and edit press materials including press releases and alerts, as well as ensuring press kits are current
• Respond and inform client/industry interaction via phone and e-mail
• Create and edit client press schedules
• Connect press phone interviews for clients
• Provide administrative support including setting up conference calls, meetings, taking notes, expenses and other tasks as needed
• Book travel arrangements and create detailed travel itineraries (air, hotel & ground transportation) for clients and publicists
• Submit detail-oriented expense reports in a timely fashion

The Needs:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, AP style proficient
• Previous experience at a publicity or talent agency is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately with minimal supervision
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to professionally interact with clients
• Demonstrated strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and pride in delivering quality results and understanding the business impact
• Self-directed, proactive, eager to learn
• Previous entertainment experience preferred

Why Join R&CPMK?

R&CPMK is an iconic entertainment marketing and communications agency connecting you with culture.

Our Values: Be Human, Be Purposeful, Lead with Passion, Be Open Minded, Be Connected.

We prioritize our people's well-being and growth by offering:
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible paid time off and a 1 p.m. finish with Summer Fridays.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of internal and external learning opportunities, as well as a tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits plans include Healthcare, a 401k, stock purchase plan, and generous paid family leave, fertility, and adoption benefits.
• Vibrant Culture: Our social committee and employee resource groups host regular company events, bringing our teams together in person and virtually.

Salary: $45,000-$50,000 annually

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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