Account Coordinator

TURNER Public Relations; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public relations firm is seeking an entry-level Account Coordinator with a passion for media and public relations. This hybrid role, based in either New York City or Denver, requires strong writing skills and the ability to manage multiple client accounts. Responsibilities include monitoring coverage, preparing client materials, and supporting media relations efforts. Applicants should have a relevant degree and a desire to learn in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary ranging from $50,000 to $55,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• The role requires good media content consumption skills.
• Prior experience in related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report coverage for assigned accounts.
• Prepare client meeting agendas and notes.
• Assist in developing media alerts and pitches.
• Support project management and team communication.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Project management skills

Proficiency in AP Style

Familiarity with social media platforms

Education

BA or BS in public relations, journalism, communications

Tools

Meltwater

MightyScout

TrendKite

Job description

About Turner TURNER, a Shipyard brand, is an earned-first PR & social media powerhouse with a 25+ year legacy of storytelling that inspires connection and fuels brand love. We represent some of the world's best destinations, luxury resorts, spirits, wellness, outdoor and heritage brands – continually delivering innovative communications strategies to drive editorial influence, social engagement and next generation partnerships.

With a showroom and office in New York, HQ in Denver, and satellite teams in markets including Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles, we serve as the North American agency for global and domestic brands of all sizes and deliver a multilingual, culturally fluent team to every partnership.

As part of The Shipyard, TURNER's deep storytelling expertise is combined with the agency's performance-driven mindset – engineering bold creativity and measurable impact across the consumer journey. We prioritize personalized service within our specialty industries, leveraging the broader agency's creative, paid media, and digital capabilities to grow brands people genuinely love.

Our commitment to our team is paramount – we are consistently ranked as a “best place to work,” we champion diversity and inclusivity and embrace giving back as part of our culture. We’re passionate, nimble, and always on the move. Come build what’s next with us.

Summary Turner is seeking an Account Coordinator with a passion for the industries we serve.

This hybrid role must be based in either New York City, NY or Denver, CO, requiring two days per week in office working alongside our team.

At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.

Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and report coverage for an assigned portfolio of accounts
• Help prepare client meeting agendas, notes, and recurring reporting deliverables based on client needs
• Assist with developing professionally prepared materials which includes but is not limited to: media alerts, photo captions, media/influencer pitches, media briefs/bios and fact sheets
• Support account organization, including managing project software to ensure the team has clear assignments and deadlines logged
• Participate in brainstorming strategic and impactful angles, initiatives and activities
• Assist with multicultural campaign support
• Support team and grow skills for outbound media relations: developing media lists, researching outlets and reporters, drafting pitches under supervision. May also assist with product management, inventory, sample pulls and requests
• Research and evaluate influencers for partnerships and seeding opportunities
• Assist with research assignments
• Co-plan client media tours and local market visits as needed
• Support booking travel for media familiarization trips and brand immersions
• Other tasks to support the PR team as needed such as support in wrap-up reports for campaigns and events

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Strong writing and editing skills, with an epic attention to detail
• A voracious appetite for consuming media content across industries and platforms with special attention to trends and how outlets are structuring their content
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
• The ability to anticipate team and client needs and proactively assist
• Solid project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple accounts
• Proficiency in AP Style
• Familiarity with Meltwater, MightyScout, BurrellesLuce, Critical Mention, TrendKite and cloud-based tools is a plus
• A proven understanding of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter
• BA or BS in public relations, journalism, communications or any field with a strong emphasis on writing and communication
• Prior experience through an internship or similar work experience

TURNER is an equal opportunity employer. Salary range $50,000 to $55,000.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting