Brands Department Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

ID, the leading independently owned public relations and strategic communications agency in the entertainment industry, is seeking an exceptional Assistant to join our Brands team in Los Angeles.

The Brands Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the department in achieving client objectives. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Assistants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, maintain the highest level of confidentiality, keep pace with an extremely busy office and thrive in high-pressure settings with the ability to multi-task under breaking deadlines.

This entry level position has the potential to lead to a rewarding career as a publicist. Due to a high volume of applicants, no phone calls please.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Administrative support including phones, communication on a variety of digital platforms, document preparation and organization, comprehensive meeting notes and processing of team expense and mileage reports
• Processing of client requests in a timely manner
• Creation and management of schedules and confirmations for meetings, meals, travel and client appearances
• Attending events in support of clients for experience and training
• Maintaining press kits (including digital press kits), media lists, client assets and in-office samples
• Coordinating mailings with team members
• Certain press outreach as assigned

Requirements:
• BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations or related field or relevant life experience.
• One year full-time work experience at a brand agency preferred.
• Ability to take direction and work independently and proactively, as well as in teams
• Strong ability to prioritize, problem solve and be resourceful
• Strong tech skills and facility with graphic design tools and software for document and presentation preparation
• Professional appearance and demeanor with a positive attitude

Salary/Benefits:
• Excellent benefits include comprehensive medical/vision and dental benefits; 401K plan and more.
• This role is offered at $21.63/hour (non-exempt; annualized at $45,000) with an excellent opportunity for overtime.

ID is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and to evaluating applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, veteran's status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ID complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.