Responsibilities

• The Public Relations Account Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY. This position supports account teams in executing media relations campaigns, including drafting press materials, maintaining media lists, and coordinating outreach to reporters, editors, and producers.
• Daily responsibilities include assisting with research and monitoring news coverage, preparing client reports, scheduling interviews, and helping organize press events and other promotional activities.
• The Account Coordinator will contribute to writing and editing content such as press releases, pitches, backgrounders, and social media copy that align with client messaging and brand goals.
• The role involves close collaboration with senior team members, responsive communication with clients, and proactive management of deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess strong Public Relations and Media Relations skills, including familiarity with pitching stories and engaging with journalists.
• Candidates should possess excellent Writing skills, including drafting and editing Press Releases and other PR materials.
• Candidates should possess clear, professional Communication skills, both written and verbal, for internal collaboration and client interaction.
• Candidates should possess strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to handle multiple projects.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field, and internship or agency experience in PR, media or a newsroom.

Preferred

• Additional beneficial skills include proficiency with media monitoring tools such as Meltwater or Muck rack, social media and digital communications knowledge, and an interest in New York–area news and public affairs.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare, 401K, profit sharing plan.