Summer 2027 Assistant Account Executive

About the Role

Prosek is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) – Early Career to join our growing team. This full-time opportunity is designed for recent college graduates who have gained meaningful communications experience through internships and are ready to launch their careers in financial communications. As an AAE, you will become an integral member of your account teams, supporting client programs while building expertise across media relations, writing, research, and account management. You’ll work alongside experienced communications professionals and gain exposure to some of the world’s leading financial services, professional services, technology, and B2B companies.

Program Overview And Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Monitor daily news and industry trends and identify developments relevant to clients and their businesses.
• Develop and maintain targeted media lists and build an understanding of the reporters, publications, and outlets that influence client stakeholders.
• Support media relations efforts by identifying timely story angles, drafting pitches, and conducting targeted outreach to journalists.
• Develop relationships with relevant journalists and build confidence navigating the financial and business media landscape.
• Draft and edit client materials including pitches, press releases, briefing materials, messaging, and other written communications.
• Prepare daily scans, meeting agendas, coverage reports, action items, and other account materials with strong attention to detail.
• Participate in internal and client meetings, taking ownership of notes, action items, and follow-up as appropriate.
• Conduct research on clients, competitors, industries, and emerging trends to inform account strategy and new business opportunities.
• Assist in the development of presentations, agendas, and other client-facing materials.
• Build an understanding of each client’s business, industry, competitors, and communications objectives.
• Contribute ideas during team brainstorms and begin identifying proactive opportunities for clients.
• Develop strong organizational and account-management skills while balancing responsibilities across multiple accounts.
• Produce accurate, thoughtful, and increasingly client-ready work while incorporating feedback from managers and senior team members.

Professional Development and Training

All early-career AAEs will participate in Prosek’s structured Boot Camp Program, a curriculum curated and taught by leaders across the firm. The program is designed to complement on-the-job learning and build the foundational PR, business, and industry knowledge needed to succeed at Prosek. Training may include:

• Writing 101
• Media Relations & Pitching
• Professional Optics
• Account Management Fundamentals
• Client Communications
• Capital Markets & Asset Management
• Professional Services & Financial Technology
• Wealth Management & Banking
• Understanding the Financial Media Landscape
• Career Development & Building Your Prosek Network

Internal Network and Support

Early-career AAEs will receive:

• Dedicated manager support to identify strengths, areas for development, and professional goals.
• Media coaching and mentorship to help build confidence navigating the financial media landscape and developing journalist relationships.
• Mentorship and peer support to help navigate the transition into a full-time agency environment.
• Ongoing feedback and development conversations.
• Exposure to leaders and colleagues across Prosek.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field by the start of employment.
• At least six months of relevant internship experience in public relations, communications, finance, or a related field.
• Previous agency internship experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology, and/or B2B communications.
• Demonstrated foundational experience with media relations, writing, research, and/or account support through previous internships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in business, current events, and the media.
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable asking questions and seeking feedback.
• Eagerness to learn and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field by the start of employment.
• At least six months of relevant internship experience in public relations, communications, finance, or a related field.
• Previous agency internship experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology, and/or B2B communications.
• Demonstrated foundational experience with media relations, writing, research, and/or account support through previous internships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in business, current events, and the media.
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable asking questions and seeking feedback.
• Eagerness to learn and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Salary: $52,000

Application Deadline: March 31st, 2027