Summer 2027 Assistant Account Executive

About the Role

Prosek Partners is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) – Early Career to join their growing team. This full-time opportunity is designed for recent college graduates with meaningful communications experience through internships, ready to launch careers in financial communications. As an AAE, you will support client programs, building expertise across media relations, writing, research, and account management. You will gain exposure to leading financial services, professional services, technology, and B2B companies. Early-career AAEs participate in a structured training curriculum to accelerate growth and build skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily news and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain targeted media lists and understand influential reporters, publications, and outlets.
• Support media relations by identifying story angles, drafting pitches, and conducting outreach to journalists.
• Develop relationships with journalists and navigate the financial and business media landscape.
• Draft and edit client materials, including pitches, press releases, briefing materials, and messaging.
• Prepare daily scans, meeting agendas, coverage reports, and action items with attention to detail.
• Participate in internal and client meetings, taking ownership of notes, action items, and follow-up.
• Conduct research on clients, competitors, industries, and emerging trends.
• 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 identify proactive opportunities for clients.
• Develop organizational and account management skills while balancing responsibilities across multiple accounts.
• Produce accurate and thoughtful work, incorporating feedback.

Professional Development and Training

All early-career AAEs will participate in Prosek’s structured Boot Camp Program. 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 for identifying strengths, development areas, and professional goals.
• Media coaching and mentorship to build confidence navigating the financial media landscape and developing journalist relationships.
• Mentorship and peer support for navigating the transition to 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.

Salary

$52,000

Application Deadline

March 31st, 2027