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Assistant Account Executive

Real Estate & Property Innovation | Marino

Job Description

Marino is seeking a highly organized, curious and proactive communications professional to fill the role of Assistant Account Executive within our Real Estate and Property Innovation team.

This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a passion for public relations, media, storytelling and the built environment, including real estate, placemaking, architecture/design, proptech, economic development, housing, hospitality, retail, construction, infrastructure or related sectors. The Assistant Account Executive will play a key supporting role on integrated account teams, helping to drive results for a diverse range of clients while learning the fundamentals of agency account management, media relations, client service and strategic communications.

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Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of multiple real estate and property innovation accounts, helping account teams stay organized, on deadline and aligned around client priorities.
• Track client deliverables, timelines, media opportunities, reporting deadlines and internal action items, proactively flagging next steps and helping ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Monitor media coverage, client mentions, competitor news, market trends and relevant industry conversations across real estate, business, trade, local and national outlets.
• Compile and circulate media clips, coverage updates, client reports, meeting notes and action-item recaps in a timely and polished manner.
• Conduct reporter, outlet, award, event, speaking opportunity and editorial calendar research to support client programs and new pitch angles.
• Build and maintain targeted media lists across real estate, business, architecture/design, urban affairs, technology, hospitality, retail, local news and trade media.
• Assist with media outreach by drafting pitches, following up with reporters, tracking responses and helping coordinate interview opportunities under the direction of senior team members.
• Begin developing relationships with reporters, editors, producers and trade contacts through thoughtful, well-researched and consistent media engagement.
• Draft first versions of written materials, including pitches, media advisories, press releases, briefing documents, executive bios, award submissions, social media copy, bylines, talking points and client updates.
• Help identify fresh storylines around development milestones, leasing activity, openings, neighborhood growth, market trends, design, amenities, sustainability, proptech, public-private partnerships and the future of the built environment.
• Support client events, launches, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, property tours, panels and other activations by assisting with media invite lists, advisories, staffing documents, check-ins, interview coordination and post-event follow-up.
• Participate in brainstorms, account planning sessions and new business research, contributing ideas for media angles, thought leadership, partnerships and content opportunities.
• Develop fluency in clients' businesses, competitors, priority audiences and industries, using that knowledge to help identify timely opportunities and strengthen account work.
• Maintain strong attention to detail across all materials, including proofreading, formatting, fact-checking and ensuring work is accurate before it is shared with senior team members or clients.
• Use agency tools and platforms to support media monitoring, media list development, reporting, project management and account organization.
• Offer overall support to team Marino, including maintaining a respectful, enthusiastic, collaborative and professional attitude toward coworkers, clients, media contacts and outside colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, English, urban studies, real estate, business or a related field.
• 0-2 years of public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related experience; relevant internships strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, research and verbal communications skills, with familiarity with AP style preferred.
• Interest in real estate, cities, neighborhoods, architecture/design, business, technology, economic development, housing, hospitality, retail and/or the broader built environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines and account priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to take clear notes, synthesize next steps and follow through on assignments.
• Comfort conducting media, industry and competitor research and turning findings into useful insights for account teams.
• Early media relations experience, including building media lists, drafting pitches, monitoring coverage and conducting reporter outreach, is a plus.
• Familiarity with media databases, monitoring platforms, project management tools, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace preferred.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with eagerness to learn, ask thoughtful questions and grow within a team-oriented agency environment.

About Marino.

Marino is a full-service communications firm delivering data-driven, fully integrated strategies focused on changing perceptions, amplifying impressions and fostering high-level relationships to build brands. Based in New York City, with an office in Los Angeles and executive presence in Denver, Atlanta and Philadelphia, the industries Marino serves include real estate, corporate and professional services, consumer, social impact and emerging industries. Marino's clients range from Fortune 100 companies and international brands to local and national nonprofits and businesses.