Public Relations Account Coordinator

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing
Account Coordinators work on a variety of account responsibilities including conducting media outreach, media monitoring and reporting and drafting/writing press materials and client correspondence. You will support senior staff with client work and actively participate in brainstorms. Must be able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Here are the specifics

• Media Outreach
• Monitor media/today’s news
• Media reporting and results
• Develop media lists
• Keep a pulse on media throughout day
• Conduct blog/blogger research and outreach
• Media mailings
• Attend and assist with on-site events
• Draft pitch memos
• Demonstrate knowledge of AP Style and grammar
• Keep minutes of client calls
• Research for program development
• Take notes/scribe and participates in brainstorms

What you should have

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or Communications
• Internship experience in PR
• Must have a passion for PR
• Understanding of the media landscape
• Knowledge of media reporting tools like Cision
• Knowledge of social media tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Candidate must live in NYC or NJ area