Account Coordinator (Media Relations)

Arlington, VA (On-site)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support Live Wire’s media-relations programs as a coordinator focused on research, outreach, and client-facing delivery.

  • Monitor breaking news and build targeted media lists across outlets to shape client stories.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
  • Standout: Mentorship and a clear path to Account Manager within 18–24 months.

Job Description

Support Live Wire’s media-relations programs as a coordinator focused on research, outreach, and client-facing delivery.

  • Monitor breaking news and build targeted media lists across outlets to shape client stories.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
  • Standout: Mentorship and a clear path to Account Manager within 18–24 months.
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Live Wire Strategic Communications

Live Wire is a privately-owned, award-winning agency founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Live Wire is strategically located to serve an array of global businesses, Fortune 100 executives, elected officials, and non-profit organizations. Today, as a full-service agency, Live Wire provides branding, public relations, media relations, crisis management, reputation management, media training, persuasive selling and presentation skills training, oral coaching, executive coaching, video production, social media management and digital artistic direction.Live Wire’s talented team of experienced PR and communications professionals leverages relationships, cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise to position and promote the brands that achieve market leadership, disrupt industries and improve lives. At the core of Live Wire’s breakthrough strategies and skillfully executed tactics is exceptional storytelling. Live Wire’s clients’ stories make the headlines, gain social traction and change the playing field. Live Wire’s motto is “We don’t do average.” Live Wire is committed to going above and beyond client expectations for service, responsiveness, creativity and results.

Founded in 1998
Arlington, Virginia, USA
21 employees (3 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
902
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.8%
Direct
39.1%
Referral
12.8%
Social
8.6%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~21

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (10% of company)