Assistant Account Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Account Manager to support public relations initiatives for clients in Los Angeles, California. This role is ideal for someone with early PR experience who enjoys research, writing, media outreach, and day-to-day account support in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to media relations strategy, develop written content across multiple formats, and help keep client programs organized and moving forward.

Responsibilities:
• Research media contacts, industry trends, and relevant organizations to identify strong outreach and visibility opportunities for clients.
• Develop tailored pitch materials, press releases, briefing documents, newsletters, blog content, and social copy aligned with client goals.
• Track earned media coverage, document placements accurately, and create social content that highlights published results.
• Prepare competitive intelligence reports by gathering and analyzing information on peer organizations, events, and market activity.
• Support account teams with meeting agendas, background research, follow-up tasks, and organization of campaign materials.
• Maintain consistent communication with reporters and editors, following up thoughtfully to strengthen media engagement.
• Compile background profiles and briefing sheets that help inform outreach strategy and client preparation.
• Assist with identifying speaking opportunities, conferences, and industry platforms that match client positioning needs.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, including direct exposure to media outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and creatively across formats such as pitches, press releases, blogs, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Working knowledge of media relations practices and account support within a services or agency setting.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to organize findings into clear and useful summaries.
• Highly proactive approach with strong follow-through and persistence when managing outreach and deadlines.
• Comfort handling multiple assignments at once while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with social media content development is preferred.
• Agency or law firm public relations experience is a plus.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$60,000.00 Yearly

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