POSITION: Brand Assistant
LOCATION: New York, NY
JOB TYPE: Full Time / Permanent

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. We are seeking a Brand Assistant to join the Consumer/Lifestyle Brand team in our New York office, overseeing a comprehensive client roster including spirits/water, hospitality, luxury lifestyle, and consumer products. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays organized, and positive under pressure. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be able to adapt to multiple assignments and deadlines as well as a frequently-changing environment.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Administrative duties (answering phones, scheduling, expenses, booking travel etc.)
• Assist in creating professional and client-ready presentations or excel spreadsheets
• Assist in drafting press releases, pitches, and other supporting media materials as necessary.
• Conduct business research
• Support client projects from the brainstorm/ideation phase to plan development, execution and reporting
• Work alongside partner teams within the agency as well as client partner agencies
• Support onsite at events, coordination of logistics all stages of programming, coordination of retail promotions
• Contribute to monthly, project or event reporting and recaps across all clients
• Other administrative and marketing duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, English, Public Relations or Marketing
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, verbal, and written communications skills are a must
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Strong attention to detail
• Deep understanding of pop-culture
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital marketing
• Takes initiative and is resourceful