The Lede Company is looking for a corporate communications assistant to join our Strategic Communications team in Los Angeles. We are seeking ambitious candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment, are driven, and have strong communication and writing skills. The ideal candidate will have a deep interest in business, corporate communications, media, and entertainment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administrative duties (scheduling, expenses, booking travel, managing a high volume of in-bound and out-bound emails, etc.) for two publicists
  • Manage responsibilities on 4 - 6 client accounts

  • Field informational calls and take detailed notes during regularly scheduled client calls and new business calls

  • Track media coverage for several clients and service digital breaks daily

  • Assist with writing and editing internal and external materials including pitches, press releases and proposals

  • Conduct research to support client planning and strategy

  • Process client requests in a timely manner

  • Attend events, as needed

  • Update and maintain department media lists on an ongoing basis

  • Be available to support incoming requests from the NYC office, as needed

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in public relations or communications

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Highly organized and responsive

  • Exceptional interpersonal, networking, organizational, verbal, and written communications skills

  • Proactive and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  • Self-starter with the ability to multi-task

  • Reliable: meets deadlines, prioritizes well, and has a high sense of urgency

  • Strong writing and proofreading skills

  • Professional, confident and mature demeanor

  • Able to anticipate needs

  • Strong interest in the entertainment industry and corporate communications is preferred

  • Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

  • Ability to work in-office a minimum of 3 days a week is required

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

ABOUT THE LEDE COMPANY

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, 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.

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