Jr. Account Executive / Admin Assistant

Looking for a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Jr. Account Executive / Admin to work for a dynamic boutique agency headquartered in Fort Lauderdale. Fast-paced, fun and rewarding environment!
General Qualifications: The candidate considered for the Jr. AE/ Admin position must be detail and results oriented, highly innovative, eager to learn new things and have the ability to excel at multiple assignments in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. He/she must:

- Be professional and courteous in all agency dealings both internally and with clients, includes verbal, written and non-verbal (attire) interactions
- Possess strong communication (verbal and written) skills
- Have a strong sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure
- Detail oriented with excellent follow through skills
- Apply creative thinking to grow the business and find new opportunities for clients
- Be Bilingual (English/Spanish)

In order to excel in this position, the candidate must possess or be willing to learn & excel at:
- Public and Media Relations including the knowledge of or the ability to learn and implement Public and Media Relations principals, procedures and processes according to Agency vision.
- Strong knowledge in PC and Mac Programs and Design software’s such as:
* Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook- Strong knowledge of strategy and implementation of social media campaigns including Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/YouTube

There are three specific areas of responsibility for this candidate outlined below:
1. L2L Administrative
2. Existing Clients
3. New Business Existing Clients

L2L Administrative:
- Provide overall support as needed
- Maintain L2L databases, master media list, vendor list, upkeep of social networking accounts with periodic updates/checks to ensure accuracy
- Update L2L website on a regular basis
- Suggest ways for improvement and efficiencies in all processes that will benefit agency

Existing Clients:
- Ensure to be involved and knowledgeable in client business including reading up on client, category and trends and sharing any thoughts/insights with team.
- With above insight, must actively participate in agency/client brainstorm and idea generating sessions
- Assist in coordinating client meetings and preparation for meetings including but not limited to: research, planning, logistics, presentation materials, transportation, guests, speakers, vendors, etc.
- Preparing program recaps per agency and client requirements.
- Deliver comprehensive Public Relations and Communications goals including:
o Media alerts, advisories, releases
o Pitch to media and other outlets
o Follow-through

- Active participation in client and/or internal client related meetings, ensure the taking of detailed notes in order to prepare accurate and timely meeting recaps and agreements.
- Prepare client required deliverables in a timely manner. Examples: POV’s, presentations

New Business:
- Ensure that preliminary and necessary research is conducted that will ensure knowledge about new biz prospect including company history, vision, key challenges, competitors, etc.
- Transform information into a clear, concise and well organized format with implications to the group
- Working within existing templates, prepare proposals that meet agency objectives and standards.
- Coordinate and implement agency initiatives including releases through Constant Contact (or other) including design, content and final release upon approval.
- Coordinate and implement agency-networking events.
- Attend networking events as needed and as available.
- Permanently search for opportunities to grow the existent client and reinforce ongoing projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Preferred experience:
    Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Office Administration: 1 year

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.