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Location:
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Account Executive, Special Situations
We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" that ranked fourth globally in deal volume and fifth in deal value in Mergermarket's 2022 Global PR Advisors League Table rankings.
Overview:
We're currently seeking an Account Executive to join our growing Special Situations practice. The AE plays a critical role on the Special Situations team, with various responsibilities as listed below. They are expected to have the ability to handle multiple projects in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Excellent attention to detail as well as strong analytical, research, written and verbal skills are required.
This person also should have the ability to work effectively outside of normal business hours and under tight deadlines.
What you'll be doing:
Media Relations
- Secure relevant media opportunities on behalf of clients, including embargoed media exclusives around strategic announcements
- Assist Prosek team with client media prep sessions
- Develop a keen understanding and knowledge of the media landscape
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with reporters who cover your clients' transactions/announcements
Writing
- Deliver first drafts of external and internal client communications, including but not limited to: press releases, messaging, memos, fight letters, FAQ/Q&A, fact sheets, investor presentations, talking points, management scripts, media briefing materials, media pitches and related transaction documents, etc.
Client Service/Relationship
- Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn your clients' businesses and industries of operation, as well as the associated communications disciplines
- Clearly and articulately express yourself in team meetings and client calls
Daily Administrative
- Daily monitoring and analysis of key trends and activity impacting current and potential M&A activity
- Ongoing updates and customization of pitch decks
- PR / financial advisory ranking table tracking and submission
- Project management, tracking and reporting
- Monitor SEC and legal filings
What makes you qualified:
- 1-2 years of similar experience (deal work, special situations, crisis etc.)
- S. / B.A. in Finance, Business, or Public Relations, Communications
- Experience with PowerPoint and Excel
- Required experience:
- Mergers & Acquisitions (hostile and friendly)
- Shareholder activism (offense and defense)
- Crisis and litigation support
- Preferred experience:
- Bankruptcy/restructuring (creditor and debtor)
- Distressed debt (corporate and sovereign)
- Experience working with attorneys and financial advisors on highly sensitive/confidential engagements
What are the perks?
- 401(k) employer match:
- Premium healthcare plans, including medical, dental and vision coverage: Your health comes first.
- Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home - Pick your own schedule.
- 2 weeks of remote work per year: You do you!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package including birthday PTO and 6 "It's Ok" days: Enjoy life's moments.
- Custom career opportunities: Choose your own adventure!
Our Core Values:
- Chemistry, Collaboration and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work towards common goals as we brainstorm, plan and execute on behalf of our clients and to build our business together.
- Grit and Hustle: We work hard. We roll up our sleeves. We are not precious or pretentious. We do not take short cuts. Instead, we put in the work and do what it takes to get the job done.
- The Excitement of New Challenges: We view challenges as opportunities and embrace them. They motivate us to learn and grow so that we can be the best versions of ourselves, for our clients and each other.
- A Workplace with Humanity: We recognize the rigor and demand of our work. We also recognize that life inside and outside of Prosek can be stressful. We work very hard to run our business with a heavy dose of humanity and to make Prosek a safe place where people enjoy the work and each other.
Our Beliefs on Culture, Diversity & Belonging:
We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting and embracing diversity of all kinds - race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe having teams that represent the broader communities where we live and work creates a culture that celebrates creativity, inclusiveness and teamwork and helps us offer our global clientele of mature and emerging businesses counsel that is dynamic, rich and nuanced.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. An employee's salary is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is one component of Prosek's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, new business commission, paid time off, and other benefits.
Prosek Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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