Company Description

Dentsu Creative US is comprised of audacious thinkers and award-winning collaborators across the United States who blend local knowledge with global expertise. Choosing substance over stunts, our Modern Creative mandate is about unlocking sustained growth and holistic impact for brands in ways that Create Culture, Change Society and Invent the Future. Our borderless approach allows us to assemble the best talent around each brief, tapping into the expertise of the 9,000+ people across dentsu's global creative network. This integrated model also allows our talent to learn about and explore the breadth of career possibilities within Dentsu Creative.

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will work within our client leadership team, be responsible for implementing day-to-day public relations and communications campaigns in support of a retail client.

As an Assistant Account Executive within our PR team, you will develop an understanding of client business and business goals to inform how we garner positive news coverage across verticals and support day-to-day activities of the team. You are a genuine consumer of news who loves to be the first to spot a story that’s breaking

You will:

• Support the development of media materials (media lists, pitches, etc.)
• Pitch media and driving client coverage alongside our media relations team
• Review measurement reports and developing client recaps
• Maintain contact lists and editorial calendars
• Assist with meeting agendas and conference reports
• Keep project management tools updated (i.e. status reports, time and action plans, trackers, etc.)
• Staff client events
• Develop and nurture a wide array of reporter relationships
• Take on day-to-day tasks that support efficiencies and success of the team

While we maintain a hybrid work environment, we do believe in the power of learning by being together and are seeking a candidate willing to spend 2-3 days in office or at client (pending location) weekly.

Location: Northwest Arkansas preferred, but will consider candidates in NY and Chicago

Qualifications

You are:

• Well-versed in AP style with excellent writing skills
• Passionate about PR / Journalism
• Interested in pop culture and staying ahead of trends
• Detailed and organized
• Excited to learn and expand on your previous internship experiences

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $45,000 - $72,450. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.

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We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

We are on a mission to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. As a modern marketing solutions company, businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data, and technology. We place equal priority on being a force for good, as well as a force for growth by creating campaigns that start purposeful conversations and create progressive change.