Account Coordinator, PR & Comms
About The Position
Here’s where you come in: we’re actively seeking talented individuals who can add to our innovative, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. We invite you to learn more about us. We are currently looking for an Account Coordinator to continue help grow our award-winning agency. Responsibility involves supporting key account teams including, but not limited, to the following areas: Monitor media/social media daily for trends, new media contacts and client placements; communicate all findings to appropriate team leads Contribution to the creation of press releases, alerts, FAQs, messaging docs, pitches, talking points, editorial award submissions, agendas, presentations, overall brand campaigns and activations Track all press coverage (sourcing links and hard copies where needed) Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic / creative thinking for clients Create and maintain targeted media lists for broadcast, print and online outlets Research, identify and build strong relationships with all relevant media outlets/journalists/influencers Ability to show time management skills and handle a high-volume work load Communicate effectively and professionally in all written and verbal reports, cultivate and exhibit strong organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills Handle all aspects of scheduling meetings with staff members and clients including coordination and set-up of meeting rooms and catering for new business presentations Interface with clients and become a valuable resource to clients Administrative tasks such as booking travel for media experiences and other tasks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or a related field.
- 1-2 years of PR experience, preferred
- Above average usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation and mathematics.
- Knowledge of contemporary business procedures, computer functions and phone etiquette.
- Strong interest in the Public Relations-field and nonprofit, travel/hospitality verticals
Responsibilities
- Monitor media/social media daily for trends, new media contacts and client placements; communicate all findings to appropriate team leads
- Contribution to the creation of press releases, alerts, FAQs, messaging docs, pitches, talking points, editorial award submissions, agendas, presentations, overall brand campaigns and activations
- Track all press coverage (sourcing links and hard copies where needed)
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic / creative thinking for clients
- Create and maintain targeted media lists for broadcast, print and online outlets
- Research, identify and build strong relationships with all relevant media outlets/journalists/influencers
- Ability to show time management skills and handle a high-volume work load
- Communicate effectively and professionally in all written and verbal reports, cultivate and exhibit strong organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Handle all aspects of scheduling meetings with staff members and clients including coordination and set-up of meeting rooms and catering for new business presentations
- Interface with clients and become a valuable resource to clients
- Administrative tasks such as booking travel for media experiences and other tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
