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 Brand team in our New York office, supporting our co-CEO and working on 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

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.