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Assistant Account Executive, Broadcast - Emerging Media &… | Swiftcruit
Assistant Account Executive, Broadcast - Emerging Media & Storytelling
USD 52,000 - 57,000
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Hybrid
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Mid Level|
Full Time
Posted: 2w ago
Skills
media monitoringsocial listeninganalyticscommunicationsPRvideo productionaudio productionintegrated communication principles
Company Location
New York, New York, United States
Remote Work Policy
Hybrid
About Us
At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations — whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change—lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.
About the Role
Do you love the intersection of media, culture, technology, and storytelling? We. Communications is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Account Executive to join our Broadcast, Emerging Media & Storytelling team.
Our team helps some of the world's most influential brands and leaders show up in meaningful ways across today's evolving media landscape, including broadcast, audio, digital video, podcasts, creator partnerships, and emerging platforms. We believe great storytelling can shape conversations, influence culture, and drive business impact.
We're a highly collaborative, supportive team that believes the best communicators are endlessly curious. You'll learn from experienced practitioners across broadcast and executive communications, while building your own expertise and voice.
As an Assistant Account Executive, you'll support integrated media campaigns, executive visibility programs, product launches, thought leadership initiatives, and major storytelling moments for clients across industries. You'll help uncover insights, develop media strategies, cultivate relationships with journalists, producers, creators, and podcast hosts, and contribute to campaigns that drive meaningful outcomes for clients.
Our book of brands includes Microsoft, Intel, Volvo Cars of North America, Mastercard, Adobe and a range of others.
Note: The hiring team is prioritizing candidates who can work from our Bellevue, WA, or Portland, OR offices. The team will also consider strong candidates who can work from our New York City, NY office.
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day execution of integrated media and storytelling campaigns across broadcast, digital media, podcasts, creators, and emerging platforms.
Monitor media, cultural, and industry trends, and translate findings into actionable insights for clients and internal teams.
Develop media lists, briefing materials, coverage reports, and campaign recaps.
Track and analyze earned media performance, identifying key themes, opportunities, and recommendations.
Assist in developing pitches, media materials, executive talking points, and strategic recommendations.
Support media outreach and help build relationships with journalists, producers, creators, and other media stakeholders.
Contribute to event support, media activations, product launches, and executive visibility opportunities.
Provide timely monitoring and intelligence around breaking news, emerging issues, competitor activity, and cultural moments.
Support real-time communications execution for major news moments, including live monitoring, rapid-response outreach, reactive inquiry tracking, coverage reporting, and cross-team coordination under tight deadlines.
Collaborate across integrated agency, client, and account teams to align storytelling efforts with business objectives, proactively managing dependencies, resolving information gaps, and adapting to shifting priorities.
Maintain workbacks, trackers, roles and responsibilities, approval paths, timelines, and status updates to keep complex, multi-stakeholder programs moving.
Support new business opportunities through research, audience insights, and media landscape analysis.
Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment where priorities, timelines, and information may change quickly.
Model We.'s values of curiosity, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field is preferred. Or the equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
1-2 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within the high-tech industry
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and effectively for multiple audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot. Experience with media monitoring, social listening, or analytics platforms is a plus.
Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Demonstrated interest in media, news, culture, technology, business, and storytelling. Strong analytical writing skills.
Experience with written and developed materials, including integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches, and social media content highly desirable.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
West Coast preferred - the hiring team is prioritizing candidates who can work from our Bellevue, WA, or Portland, OR offices. The team will also consider strong candidates who can work from our New York City, NY office.
Comfortable with integrated communication principles
Understanding of video and/or audio production as added value
High level of initiative; takes accountability for role on projects and sees tasks all the way through
Desire to be an engaged, accessible member of a dynamic office and broader global agency community
Client and business environment: Customer service orientation is a must. Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion
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Compensation
The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.
Salary Range
$52,000—$57,000 USD
Benefits
As part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
Support with home office equipment
Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match
Learning and Development Programs for our employees
Equal Opportunity:We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
Diversity and Inclusion:We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.
North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.
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