Account Coordinator, Consumer Brand

Tech Sales Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HUNTER in New York, NY is seeking an Account Coordinator to support consumer brand programs. The role includes coordinating PR projects, compiling reports, and supporting events.

You will work with a team to manage timelines, draft materials, and engage media contacts, reporters, and bloggers to secure placements.

The ideal candidate has a BA in PR/Communications and up to one year of agency experience, with strong writing, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to implement client PR/social projects.
• Develop timelines and manage deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings, product shipments, product inventory, and team/client files.
• Attend client calls and meetings as determined by a supervisor.
• Create media lists, develop editorial calendars, engage with reporters and bloggers, secure media placements.
• Monitor program results and compile media coverage reports.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Writing

Education

BA in PR/Journalism/Communications

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Account Coordinator: Consumer Brand

Location: New York, NY, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

About Us

There’s a reason HUNTER is recognized as one of PRWeek’s Best Place To Work and has been named PRovoke “Consumer Agency of the Year” not once, but twice: At HUNTER, we EARN IT — consumer attention, the trust and loyalty of clients, and the dedication of our staff, currently 350+ strong and counting.

Overview

Account Coordinator plays an integral role in the execution of client projects and programs, including gathering information and compiling reports; conducting media relations/social media relations activities; collecting and reporting results; and, researching feasibility of program ideas and tactics.

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

Required Skills

Qualifications

• 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)

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, the Company believes the target range of base compensation for this role is $23.00-25.00 dollars per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.