Account Coordinator

Teak Media + Communication; Boston; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic communications firm in Boston seeks an Account Coordinator to support public relations and social media campaigns. The role requires excellent writing skills, media relations experience, and knowledge of digital marketing tools. The company offers a competitive salary and promotes a collaborative environment focused on social impact. Qualified candidates can apply via email.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in an agency or related internships.
• Working knowledge of AI and PR-related tools.
• Experience with digital marketing platforms such as Facebook Ads.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple clients at once.
• Draft press releases and other PR content.
• Conduct national, regional and local media outreach.

Skills

Public relations

Social media experience

Media relations

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Four-year degree in public relations, journalism, communications

Tools

Muckrack

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

ABOUT TEAK

Teak Media + Communication is a strategic communications firm that is based in Boston and represents nonprofits and responsible companies around the globe. We are a Certified B Corp and a founding member of the Boston Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Our nonprofit and responsible corporate clients work to mitigate climate change, close the gender/racial wage gap, create equal education for all children, bring art to our city, raise money for disease research, create systems change to feed the hungry, care for animals and the ocean, farm sustainably, provide emotional, health and other services to children and adults, and so much more. If you care deeply about these issues, Teak Media is your company.

ACCOUNT COORDINATOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS

Account Coordinators (AC) support the execution of public relations and social media campaigns, in accordance with client objectives and budgets. They are solutions-oriented, go-getters who can juggle multiple projects. These individuals are stewards of news and culture, are knowledgeable about AI and excited to utilize it, and have a strong desire to develop their national media and influencer relation skills and thrive in a fast, team-oriented agency culture.

This is a full-time position based in the Greater Boston office and also works remotely and willreport to an account manager, assistant director, director, AVP, and/or SVP.This position can manage interns.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple clients at once
• Attend and participate in client meetings
• Prepare client status documents, action items, notes and media reports
• Monitor and share client industry news
• Draft and design social media campaign content and engage in social listening and community engagement
• Perform media relations activities including:
• Update media contact database and develops media lists
• Draft press releases and other PR content
• Conduct national, regional and local media outreach
• Research influencers and support social media programming in collaboration with the social media manager
• Research award and conference speaking opportunities
• Provide onsite event support
• Brainstorm ideas for client presentations and plans
• When called upon, participate in and help with new business presentations
• Eagerness to learn and leverage necessary AI tools and PR platforms needed to execute on behalf of clients
• Contribute to and help create a creative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in public relations, journalism, communications or applicable experience in a related field
• At least one year of experience in an agency, client-side role or related internships
• Working knowledge of AI and familiarity with key tools that are used in the PR industry, such as Muckrack
• Media, social media and influencer relations experience
• Knowledge of digital marketing platforms (e.g., Facebook Ads, Google Analytics) and multimedia content creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)
• Strong and mature writer and good storytelling skills
• Has impeccable grammar
• Experience with PR measurement practices
• Is detail oriented and has strong time management skills

Soft Skills

• Is proactive, eager to learn and accept feedback
• Is a student of culture
• Can think creatively
• Is an agile and responsible performer who can adapt to new conditions, assignments & deadlines
• Strong team collaborator who is motivated to help the team succeed
• Operates at all times with honesty and integrity
• Is passionate about nonprofits and sustainable companies
• Has a positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic

What You’ll Gain

• Growth Opportunities: This role provides professional growth and development within the PR industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate, supportive, and inclusive team that celebrates diversity and creativity.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, retirement plans).
• The opportunity to work with inspiring organizations that are improving the world.

More about us:

Teak Media + Communication is a Certified B Corp and a founding member of the Boston Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Our clients work to mitigate climate change, close the income gap, create equal education for all children, bring art to our city, raise money for disease research, create systems change to feed the hungry, uncorner minds to eliminate racism, care for animals and the ocean, farm sustainably, provide emotional, health and other services to children, and so much more. If you care deeply about these issues, Teak is your company. Qualified candidates may send resumes and examples of work to [e-mail]

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000.