Assistant Account Executive, Consumer Brands - Bilingual - MSL (Global)

About the job

At MSL, we’re on a mission to make every client more influential and a positive force of influence in the(ir) world. Why? Because we know that influence = impact and the more influential you are, the more impactful you can be. We’re proud to partner with incredible brands, companies and leaders who want to push boundaries and create change – and we’re looking for passionate creators and storytellers who want to do the same. But it’s not just our work (and the awards we win for it) that energizes us, it’s who we are as a team. A team of powerhouse professionals that is driven by three core values: Leading, Learning and Loving. A team that has ranked us a “Best Place to Work” in the industry year over year. If you like what you’ve read so far, please go on for details on the Assistant Account Executive role we have open.

What we’re looking for: An Assistant Account Executive for MSL’s Consumer Brands practice in Chicago.

What you bring to the table: If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited to drive creative thinking for campaigns and influence, we want you on the team. You should have a passion for all things influence and social, and be able to work in an integrated model with our agency partners. Details are important, and you should be able to keep track of budgets and have on point project management skills. You’ll be comfortable digging in and supporting the execution of exciting work and working with your senior leaders to drive work forward. You should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
 

Here’s our promise: Give us your all, and we’ll provide the space and inspiration to soar. You will be part of national (sometimes even global) teams that collaborate on big and small projects as well as they also teach and empower individual growth and success.

Responsibilities:

• Support the team in executing influencer, social and PR plans and day-to-day client activities for well-known CPG brands, including supporting client calls, developing call agendas and reports, and project timelines
• Support creation and execution of influencer and programs including the identification of influencers, and supporting the development of briefs, writing of social captions and visual direction
• Stay on top of what is happening in culture and on social and contribute to creative ideation and program development
• Support the creation of strong media and consumer materials including persuasive pitch letters, press releases, fact sheets, spokesperson bios, etc.; support creation of media lists and pitching
• Support in person and virtual event and live shopping execution logistics including vendor coordination, run of show document creation, real-time results management and budget management
• Support financial process for client programs including supporting management of budget trackers, billing and invoicing/vendor payments for programs
• Conduct research for plan creation, including independent research as well as collaboration with in-house research/culture team on larger research initiatives
• Conduct media monitoring and provide proactive updates and opportunities for clients
• Compile monthly and quarterly client reports, and support other administrative items as needed

Requirements/Skills:

• BA/BS Degree in a related field
• 0-1 years in experience in PR
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently
• A strong interest in gaining exposure to and learning the nuances of a variety of industries
• Flexibility/versatility to tackle different tasks throughout the day and pivot with little or no warning based on client needs
• Excellent writing skills are essential to this position, as well as great attention to detail, organization, multi-tasking and proactivity
• Strong verbal communication skills and professionalism
• Excellent time management and organization skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities
• Knowledge of industry tools like Critical Mention and Muck Rack is a plus

Additional Information:

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range: $39,710- $57,615 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

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