Account Executive, Strategic Communications

The Lede Company is looking for an Account Executive with agency experience to join our Strategic Communications Division in our Los Angeles office. The division’s experience includes helping high-profile institutions and individuals in the entertainment, media, tech, and related creative communities establish and manage their public profiles. The Account Executive will support the development of strategic plans, drive proactive media outreach, and serve as a liaison with clients to execute media opportunities and fulfill client objectives. This role requires the ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with writing and editing internal and external materials including pitches, press releases and proposals

• Contributing as a team member on both internal and external client meetings

• Communicate with clients regularly and build a relationship with them, while helping handle day-to-day client tasks

• Help develop and ideate client PR strategies such as client messaging, media influencer targets, creative seeding ideas, etc.

• Work alongside partner teams within the agency as well as client partner agencies

• Support onsite at events when needed

• Contribute to monthly, project and/or event reporting and recaps across all clients

• Conduct research to support client planning and strategy

• Process client requests in a timely manner

• Occasionally jump in and help when needed on administrative tasks, including breaks and note taking

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in corporate communications.

• Experience assisting and implementing short and long-term communications strategies on behalf of companies, institutions, or individuals. 

• Excellent writing skills. Whether writing an official press release, talking points, or a casual email, you can tailor your writing style to deliver information effectively.

• Ability to multitask and balance multiple clients. When everyone thinks their time and work is most important, you understand how to balance competing requests and keep everyone happy.

• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

• Solid relationships with members of the media, particularly entertainment and media reporters.

• A passion for media. You get your news from a wide range of sources and follow broader media trends.

• A strong understanding of the entertainment industry.

• A team-oriented attitude. You understand that it’s about the team’s success. You are willing to step out of your comfort zone to help the team succeed.

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Hybrid; minimum 3 days a week in-office

• Some evening and weekend hours will be required
  

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

ABOUT THE LEDE COMPANY

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately deliver results.