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R\West

Public Relations Coordinator

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $60K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own day-to-day administrative support across the communications team, coordinating calendars, meetings, reporting, and media outreach while partnering with cross-functional teams to keep programs moving.

Own day-to-day administrative support across the communications team.
Lead coordination of schedules, meeting agendas, and action items across campaigns and events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support across the communications team.
Maintain trackers, editorial calendars, status reports, media lists and other account documentation.
Schedule client meetings, internal meetings and team check-ins.
Prepare meeting agendas, capture notes, and distribute action items.
Help ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and moving forward.
Coordinate product shipments, sample requests, influencer mailings, and media outreach logistics.
Assist with planning and executing media events, press previews, trade shows, and brand activations.
Manage vendor coordination, shipping schedules, RSVP tracking, and event materials.
Support campaign reporting by gathering media coverage, compiling results, and maintaining delivery reports
Assist with research projects and campaign preparation.

Requirements

1–2 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, marketing, events, or a related field. Agency experience or relevant internships are a plus.
Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience coordinating schedules, timelines, logistics, or events.
Confidence working with spreadsheets, trackers, databases, and project management tools.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and eagerness to support a collaborative team.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions and seek guidance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Interest in public relations, media, communications, influencers, and storytelling.

Preferred

Agency experience or relevant internships are a plus.

Benefits

health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, education fund, volunteer time, and more.

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R\West

We are an independently owned, integrated marketing agency that specializes in content-driven campaigns that elevate PR, social media presence, consumer engagement in the digital space and ultimately, sales. Founded in 1997, our offices in Portland, Oregon, New York City and Amsterdam are always on the hunt for new talent that share our passion for brands across food, beverage, fashion, finance and tech industries. For more information about R\West, please visit www.rwest.com.How we workAt R\West we approach every day with grit, guts and grace. We believe these three qualities are not only what set us apart, but are the key ingredients to creating an inspiring workplace that makes amazing work.Grit: The willingness to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We treat every project—no matter how big or small—with the same diligence and uncompromising standards.Guts: The fortitude to challenge ourselves and clients to go beyond comfort zones. Daring tactics backed by sound strategy can reap big rewards.Grace: The way we treat our coworkers, clients and colleagues. With good faith, a listening ear and a common goal to see all of us succeed.

Founded in 1997

Portland, Oregon, USA

101 employees (57 in marketing)

www.rwest.com

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

4.4K

Traffic Source Mix

78.4%

Direct

10.7%

Referral

4.4%

Social

5.2%

Paid

1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~101

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

40 (40% of company)

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support across the communications team.
Maintain trackers, editorial calendars, status reports, media lists and other account documentation.
Schedule client meetings, internal meetings and team check-ins.
Prepare meeting agendas, capture notes, and distribute action items.
Help ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and moving forward.
Coordinate product shipments, sample requests, influencer mailings, and media outreach logistics.
Assist with planning and executing media events, press previews, trade shows, and brand activations.
Manage vendor coordination, shipping schedules, RSVP tracking, and event materials.
Support campaign reporting by gathering media coverage, compiling results, and maintaining delivery reports
Assist with research projects and campaign preparation.

Requirements

1–2 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, marketing, events, or a related field. Agency experience or relevant internships are a plus.
Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience coordinating schedules, timelines, logistics, or events.
Confidence working with spreadsheets, trackers, databases, and project management tools.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and eagerness to support a collaborative team.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions and seek guidance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Interest in public relations, media, communications, influencers, and storytelling.

Preferred

Agency experience or relevant internships are a plus.

Benefits

health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, education fund, volunteer time, and more.