About the Role
Derris is seeking an Assistant Account Executive, Integrated Communications (Consumer) to lead strategic planning for clients, focusing on influencer initiatives and emerging platforms. The role involves leading account teams, contributing to company culture, and mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Support integrated communications programs that unify PR and influencer strategy into a cohesive, omni-channel approach.
- Assist with influencer research, identification, vetting, and outreach, focusing on credible voices.
- Help coordinate campaign logistics, including timelines, content tracking, approvals, and reporting.
- Draft materials such as influencer briefs, media lists, reports, and internal documents.
- Monitor campaign performance and support reporting efforts.
- Collaborate with PR, social, and integrated teams to ensure influencer efforts align with broader communications strategies.
- Support the coordination of events, activations, and community engagement efforts tied to campaigns.
- Stay informed on emerging platforms, creator trends, and conversations shaping culture.
- Help maintain strong relationships with influencers, partners, and internal teams through clear and proactive communication.
- Support new business efforts through research, list building, and proposal development.
Requirements
- Internship or other relevant experience in public relations, social media, influencer marketing, or communications.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of social and digital platforms and their influence on public opinion and cultural conversation.
- Interest in politics, advocacy, and/or social impact work.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Skills
- Public relations
- Social media
- Influencer marketing
- Communications
- Organizational skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Social and digital platforms
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Assistant Account Executive
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000-$55,000
About the Company
- Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world.
- From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence.
- The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution.
- Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more.
- Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR.
- It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team.
- Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape.
- Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR.
- It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals.
Equal Opportunity
- People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
- Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
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