Job Description

In a world of exponential change, BCW is a creative business that solves complex problems by #Moving People. This starts with OUR people.

Our core belief is that the growth of OUR PEOPLE fuels the growth of OUR CLIENTS, which powers the growth of OUR AGENCY. So, across our global BCW team, we share a common practice: cultivating an open, curious mindset that is committed to learning.

We know we learn best when Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (I.D.E.A.) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients and communities we serve. We wholly believe that creating truly inclusive and innovative solutions by growing talent that mirrors the marketplace is critical to our success. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity, LGBTQ, differently abled and veteran status to come and grow with us.

At BCW, we move and we grow. We create, contribute and challenge, but we dont conform. Instead, we transform.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our Brand Solutions team in Austin. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion in the food and beverage space-specifically quick service restaurants, consumer packaged goods and retail.

THE TEAM:

Located in the heart of downtown, BCW Austins client roster includes some of the worlds most recognized brands.

Brands have never added more value than right now, often filling gaps where governments and other institutions are not delivering enough support.

People want to know what brands stand for and they are involved in an active dialogue, expecting real-time action from brands and often reshaping brand activity.

BCW knows people, their values, what influences them and what motivates them to engage with brands. We use human insights and actionable data intelligence to understand these behaviors and shifting mindsets. We understand the complexity and diversity of audiences, and our multicultural team helps brands navigate cultural risk by speaking to people in an authentic way.

WHAT YOULL DO AS YOU MOVE WITH US:

• Monitor media to report coverage that affects the Clients business and develop recap reports
• Develop content and media materials (press releases, bylines, pitches, social media content, media lists) for key announcements and events
• Write and distribute basic materials including pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks, and standby statements
• Conduct online research and audits on clients, competitors and industry trends
• Research editorial opportunities and provide analysis
• Identify media opportunities and conduct ongoing media outreach

EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO YOUR SUCCESS:

• 1-2 years of experience with a focus in brand communications; agency experience ideal
• Proficiency in the use of office computer programs to include MS Office Suite
• Experience with media monitoring, creating media lists, and media reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with strong attention to detail
• Understanding of the social media landscape influencer engagement, social trends, content development, etc
• Ability to work on a team and handle multiple projects simultaneously

MORE ABOUT BCW:

BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), one of the worlds largest full-service global communications and public relations agencies, is in the business of moving people on behalf of clients. Founded by the merger of Burson-Marsteller and Cohn & Wolfe, BCW delivers digitally and data-driven creative content and integrated communications programs grounded in earned media and scaled across all channels for clients in the B2B, consumer, corporate, crisis management, CSR, healthcare, public affairs and technology sectors. BCW is a part of WPP (NYSE: WPP), a creative transformation company.

BCW MISSION:

To act. To inspire. To change. We take an analytical approach to obsess over every detail, then add real emotion and creativity to connect with peoples lives and their communities. Were #MovingPeople join us.

BCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/Vet, and we are proud of our diverse workforce.

Our organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.