Assistant Account Executive

Momentum Communications Group is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our team of award-winning nonprofit PR specialists. The AAE position at Momentum is focused on building our clients’ reputation and influence through the press and social media. If you are passionate about doing good in the world, this is an opportunity to work with the 2021 PRSA Big Apple “Best of the Best” Award Winner and 2020 Nonprofit PR Team of the Year (Nonprofit PR Awards) at one of the country’s Most Powerful Nonprofit PR Firms (Observer’s PR Power List).

Position Responsibilities:

• Brainstorm and develop story ideas that advance client missions
• Research relevant journalists and build targeted media lists
• Draft high-quality press materials
• Cultivate relationships with media contacts and pitch stories
• Monitor media coverage and prepare press clippings
• Create activity reports to showcase agency results
• Provide light social media and digital support as needed

Position Qualifications:

Candidates should have one to two years of media relations experience with a PR agency or nonprofit. They must be skilled in writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft clear, persuasive messages tailored to diverse audiences. Experience creating or managing social media content for organizational accounts is a plus.

Momentum Communications Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

The position offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement, competitive salary and benefits, and a central midtown Manhattan location. Momentum offers PTO, Summer Fridays, Mental Health Days, group outings, 401k contribution matching, personal days, company-paid trainings, Lunch & Learns, mentor program and more.