Hill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. We help brands, businesses and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, today’s Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence. Headquartered in New York, Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP, one of the world’s largest communications services groups.

Hill & Knowlton is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Account Executive candidate to join our technology team. This is a unique opportunity to grow as a communications professional working as part of a global agency team on a client roster that includes some of the world’s most notable technology brands.

This job will involve client management, media relations, content development, analyst relations, and social/digital content strategy. We are looking for candidates with excellent written and oral communication skills, client relationship-building skills, and a passion for media relations who can deliver results. This person must be detailed-oriented, resourceful, and able to multi-task and prioritize under deadlines.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring relevant industry news for daily/weekly client monitoring reports
• Conducting research and compiling detailed information on industry events and activities in support of presentation deliverables to C-level executives
• Drafting press materials and press releases.
• Conducting media outreach and scheduling client interviews with reporters, staffing interviews when needed
• Developing editorial calendars to strategically publish content across various channels.
• Actively participating in team, staff and client meetings and proactively seeking and sharing relevant information when appropriate
• Proactively working with supervisors to establish and track career goals, training, and skill-building needs
• Assisting team members with additional assignments as needed

What you’ll need to get here:

• Experience or strong interest in working with B2B and B2C focused technology companies
• Previous PR or corporate agency or in-house experience a plus
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze and summarize findings
• Excellent writer and knowledge of AP style guidelines
• Social media savvy
• Experience with media monitoring is a plus
• Self-starter who is eager to learn and jump in on multiple projects
• Organized, poised, personable team player able to think on your feet
• Strong attention to detail
• Energetic problem solver with excellent multitasking skills
• Desire for a career in strategic communications and public relations

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $35,000 to $75,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details - https://mybenefits.wpp.com/.

Hill & Knowlton is more than an agency. It’s a collection of thousands of brilliant, collaborative and driven employees – all united around a single vision of transforming our clients, our company and the world. 
 
Across 70 offices in 30 countries our people are the heartbeat of our business. Bridging countless cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences, we are drawn together by a common drive and a collaborative spirit – called to our craft each day by the desire to deliver the best work.
 
And at H&K, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. 
 
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hill & Knowlton does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry. 

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