Brand Assistant (New Business & Strategy) - Lede Company LLC

Position: Brand Account Assistant, New Business & Strategy

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Salary: $41,600 (Non-Exempt)

The Lede Company, a full-service communication, strategy, and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, brand, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, is seeking a Brand Assistant to join the Brand team in our New York office. .

With dedicated Talent, Brand, Strategic Communications, Content, and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns, and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.

The Brand Account Assistant will play an integral role in supporting accounts for a wide variety of Brand clients, as well as be a core member in the New Business & Strategy sub-division. The New Business & Strategy team plays a critical role in both driving The Lede Company’s business development and developing integrated marketing and communications strategies for our Brand clients, some of the biggest and most innovative brands across fashion, lifestyle, beauty/ wellness, automotive, technology, and social media.

In this fast-paced environment, this role will have the opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside a passionate and committed team. 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative duties (agendas, call recaps, scheduling, expenses, booking travel etc.)

• Assist in creating professional and client-ready presentations or excel spreadsheets

• Assist in drafting press releases, pitches, VIP & influencer lists, and other supporting media materials as necessary

• Conduct business research, industry analysis, competitor research and press coverage benchmarks

• Support client projects from the brainstorm/ideation phase to plan development, execution, and reporting

• Play an active role in preparing for and participating in the new business workstream, including internal brainstorms, deck development and external pitchback presentations 

• Support onsite at client events, coordination of logistics all stages of programming and coordination 

• Contribute to monthly, project or event reporting and recaps across all clients

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, English, Public Relations or Marketing

• PR agency or relevant in-house professional work experience required

• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills 

• Business acumen with the ability to communicate across departments within the organization 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, G-Suite (Google Slides is a must)

• Strong attention to detail

• Deep understanding of pop-culture

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital marketing

• Takes initiative and is resourceful

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS: 

•  A collaborative team member

• An enthusiastic professional with a passion for communications and deep expertise in building, stewarding, and growing relationships  

• A strong communicator and researcher

• A self-starter with energy, creativity, and an innate interest and curiosity for Fashion, Beauty, CPG, lifestyle, tech, and culture 

• A proactive self-starter: Driven individual who can thrive in a dynamic work environment and possess strong problem-solving skills