We are seeking an account coordinator to grow with our team. The Wilbert Group is a full-service public relations, digital media and content firm based in Atlanta with a national reach. We work with clients in real estate, professional services, retail, the nonprofit sector and other industries. The ideal candidate has a degree in PR or a related field, 1-2 years of entry-level PR experience and a readiness to play a support role on client accounts. We are looking for someone who is a strong writer, understands how to pitch the media, knows how to juggle multiple tasks, has the ability and willingness to quickly learn our clients’ businesses and enjoys being part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Write first drafts of media alerts, press releases, LinkedIn posts and other PR materials 
• Utilize Muckrack and other search tactics to build media lists 
• Adopt internal processes, including time tracking
• Help pitch the media and begin to build relationships with journalists 
• Take thorough notes and update project trackers before client calls
• Create monthly reports using our tools/software
• Learn our clients’ businesses and read the news that’s important to them
• Join client calls and contribute in a meaningful way to each account
• Monitor the news and industry trends that impact our clients

Benefits and Perks:

• A hybrid schedule with three days in our Buckhead Atlanta office and two days work from home (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
• Competitive benefits package including insurance coverage and 401K match
• Generous vacation days, an uncapped sick leave policy and four personal days to be used for non-company holidays, mental health days or whatever is important to you
• $100 monthly stipend to spend on wellness (gym memberships, massages, national park passes, running gear, you name it)
• Professional development opportunities such as in-house learning programs and budget for external conferences and training
• Office closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day 
• Stocked kitchen, fun company gatherings and great coworkers

We’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit a resume, a brief note explaining why you’re a fit for this role (200 words or less) and a short video answering the below question to careers@thewilbertgroup.com. Applications are due by May 13th. 

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