ABOUT ACC

Acceleration Community of Companies is an independent network of cutting-edge marketing, communications and media agencies that include MKG, a leading creative and experiential agency; Pink Sparrow, an award-winning design and fabrication shop; renowned communications and marketing firm DKC, with creative and content shop Hangar Four; Stripe Theory, a data and marketing analytics firm; Pixly, a full-service influencer marketing agency; Trailblaze, a lifestyle communications firm; Ingenuity Group, a talent consultancy; and PMK Entertainment, an entertainment public relations agency. At the center of our community is Advisory, our in-house consultancy that specializes in brand strategy, integrated marketing, and omni-channel solutions. ACC’s clients include a range of Fortune 500 brands, such as Pepsi, Waymo, Target, Airbnb, BMW, Meta, Google, Delta Air Lines, Dolby, Stanley, T-Mobile, HBO Max, Nike, Netflix and Paramount+, among others.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Acceleration is seeking a NYC-based Account Coordinator to help lead a marquee beverage account portfolio with a variety of social, music/entertainment, sports, and lifestyle extensions/campaigns. The position is ideal for someone early in their PR career seeking to join a team who consistently delivers exceptional results through high-quality work.

The Account Coordinator should have a strong understanding of earned media, particularly digital, broadcast, as well as earned influencer engagement, along with a passion for pop culture, current events, and how consumer brands can connect authentically with audiences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting day-to-day client communications, monitoring and recapping media coverage, keeping projects on track and meeting deadlines, conducting research, developing presentations, and coordinating logistics for client programs and activations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Press monitoring – to monitor and track broadcast and digital coverage tied back to client specific campaigns or major news where the client should be alerted
• KPI tracking against all PR launches/campaigns and reporting back to team and client
• Help manage media monitoring agency partner
• Pitch development to share new campaign and product news with press (tailored for media segments – digital, broadcast)
• Press and influencer outreach and coordination for campaigns and events
• Participate in weekly internal team calls, managing agendas in addition to note-taking and listening in on client calls with the team
• Building media and influencer lists – local and national print, digital, broadcast depending on news of launch
• Coverage recaps – packaging all results in client ready emails showing impact of the coverage
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trending topics across social media, pop culture, and news – understanding what’s being discussed in the consumer world that may have some significance to the client
• Creative brainstorming with team for client briefs and additional needs, as required

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Direct Supervisor: This role reports into the Senior Vice President, directly managed by an Account Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, and skill set:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Approximately one year of public relations experience, preferably in an agency environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Understanding of the media landscape and enthusiasm for building media relationships
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and execute with urgency
• Accountable and dependable, consistently following through on commitments and keeping the team informed of progress
• Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours as needed

The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience from around $50k - $60k.

Acceleration Community of Companies ("ACC") provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ACC will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities to perform their essential functions unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Company. Please inform ACC's Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination of employment, and access to benefits and training.