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Brand Assistant

VALID8 Financial · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

The Lede Company, a full-service communication, strategy, and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, brand, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, is seeking a Brand Assistant to join the Brand team in our New York office.

With dedicated Talent, Brand, Strategic Communications, 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.

The Assistant will play an integral role in supporting accounts for a wide variety of Beauty, Fashion, CPG, and Lifestyle clients.

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 at all stages of programming, coordination of retail promotions

Support with managing the movement of product samples for photo shoots, press, and marketing

Contribute to monthly, project or event reporting and recaps across all clients

Other administrative and marketing duties as needed

Provide personal support when needed

Available for evening and weekend hours as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, English, Public Relations or Marketing

Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills

Business acumen with the ability to communicate across departments within the organization

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

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:

A collaborative team member, and an out-of-the-box thinker who can bring together people, processes, and ideas to drive results

An enthusiastic professional with a passion for communications and deep expertise in building, stewarding, and growing relationships

A strong communicator, researcher, and strategist committed to delivering excellent work

A self-starter with energy, creativity, and an innate interest and curiosity for Fashion, CPG, lifestyle, and culture

MORE DETAILS

In-office requirement: 4 days a week

Full-time staff role with benefits, must be based in NYC

Must be authorized for employment in the United States

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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