Account Coordinator

The ideal candidate is passionate about PR, communications and social media. You will be a key player, working with an account team to help drive our clients’ business growth.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Execution of all tactical PR projects as directed including but not limited to: writing, proofreading, and editing press releases, pitch letters, backgrounders, articles, PR documentation, press kits, and client meeting reports.
• Database maintenance and updating for all clients. Ensure contact information is current, research and prepare editor bios, publication descriptions, and special notations for all primary publications; create databases for new clients and special programs. Develop, maintain and publish clip books, and complete clip summaries for all clients.
• Fostering media contacts, pitching select stories and preparing research and summary information for client media briefings.
• Monitor news wires and Internet-based retrieval mediums for competitive data, industry trends stories and client coverage as appropriate.
• Administrative support for accounts and account teams including: copying, faxing, mail, files, client and vendor meeting preparation, visitor preparation, and other client projects and events as assigned.
• Assist team with research for specified client programs and new business proposals, as directed. Attend client meetings and/or new business meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Assist with internal programs such as Web site support, recruiting, networking, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of relevant PR and social media experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail