Account Coordinator, Sustainability and Community Impact

HUNTER is recognized as one of PRWeek’s Best Place To Work and has been named PRovoke 'Consumer Agency of the Year'. The Account Coordinator plays an integral role in executing client projects and programs, including media relations and compiling reports.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to implement client PR/social projects
• Develop timelines and manage deadlines
• Advise team members on developments; proactively update the team on status
• Determine the need for support staff assistance for projects/program elements and manage support staff during execution
• Assist with execution of client press events and serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site
• Coordinate and set-up meetings, product shipments, product inventory, team/client files, etc
• Attend client calls and meetings, as determined by a supervisor
• Conduct traditional and social media relations outreach
• Demonstrate an understanding of the media landscape, including social media, and how to use these to drive brand awareness and engagement for clients
• Create media lists, develop editorial calendars, engage with reporters and bloggers, secure media placements
• Build relationships with traditional and social media contacts on behalf of the agency and clients
• Monitor program results and compile media coverage reports
• Research ideas for client programs to determine feasibility
• Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs
• Begin to develop strategic/creative thinking skills
• Actively participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked
• Participate in agency projects and events
• Assist in compilation of awards presentations
• Assist with research for new business and business renewal opportunities, as directed by a supervisor
• Develop and foster relationships with suppliers
• Ability to: Manage multiple projects across multiple accounts
• Prioritize work, meet deadlines and actively communicate progress and deliverables (i.e. time management)
• Learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Work from the company’s offices in New York City; travel in and around the city (including the outer boroughs and suburbs) to complete tasks
• Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters
• Accurately record time worked and paid time-off in the timeclock and timesheet systems
• Demonstrate solid writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients

Skills

• B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like
• Up to one (1) year of experience in a public relations agency/digital agency or similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental insurance plans
• A 401K company match
• Generous PTO
• A hybrid work model
• A “work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year)
• A year-round staff training and development curriculum
• A staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry
• Bring Your Parents (And Kids) to Work Days
• Regular volunteer Days of Service
• Mid-day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers
• Epic Halloween and holiday parties

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