Derris is a brand consultancy headquartered in New York City and London. We approach our work methodically, telling stories with universal impact through strategy, positioning, content and communications. We challenge conventional thinking and seek to work with people who have an open mind for new ideas. We have a dual-pronged approach: first we help clients shape their message and then we help them communicate that story through media, only working with people, companies and causes we believe in.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Manage, track and update the day-to-day client tasks within your respective teams
• Respond to all client requests and team needs in a timely and respectful manner
• Effectively develop a wide range of materials such as press releases, fact sheets, client correspondence, reports and others as assigned
• Organize and maintain relevant team files such as reports, contracts, project estimates and competitive activity
• Assist the team in executing all relevant client and media events, press conferences, tours, interviews, etc.
• Begin to develop a list of media contacts
• Conduct appropriate research to pitch targeted media contacts
• Research client executives, conferences and trending topics to summarize into presentable reports
• Monitor and advise senior team members on status of projects, due dates and necessary developments
• Coordinate all aspects of moving projects along with your team
• Manage our internship program and provide mentorship for junior-level staff
• Demonstrate our core values as a continual team player with hustle
• Strong desire to increase your knowledge and expertise in the industry, consistently consuming media for this very purpose

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• 0-2 years of experience within a public relations role (internship experience included)
• Ability to successfully time manage and juggle multiple accounts and competing priorities
• Drive to stretch your skills across industry verticals
• Constant desire to consume media in the appropriate fields and maintain a pulse on the industry and trends
• Capable of identifying when to manage problems up to the appropriate team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere
• Detail oriented and able to work with multiple clients and meet strict deadlines

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Derris is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join the team. Working across a variety of accounts, you will have the opportunity to grow your brand and public relations skills, work with diverse teams and learn from some of the best in the industry.
Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. Derris staff are in-office 3 days per week, Tuesday through Thursday.