Account Coordinator
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conduct research and build media lists, editorial calendars, awards lists, influencer lists with direction from account team.
- Monitor media trends and coverage as directed.
- Gather background materials for press releases, pitches, partnerships, creative ideas, award submissions, fact sheets, events and other PR initiatives.
- Draft and distribute first round of select pitches and press releases.
- Assist account teams with day-to-day tasks, projects and scheduling.
- Coordinate and book travel for media + influencer press trips.
- Provide administrative support such as drafting clip memos, maintaining clip grids, reports, maintain RSVP lists, briefing books, and more.
- Other projects as assigned.
- Assist at events as needed.
- Attend in-house trainings.
Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or English preferred
- Previous PR experience (at least 1 PR internship and/or 1 year of agency experience); interest in travel, luxury, food, wine & spirits is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills. Team player, willing to take on any task, large or small.
- Must also be proactive, organized and have the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
Candidate lives in New York City area or is willing and able to relocate.