Account Coordinator, PR & Comms

IMG LIVE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Vacation

Paid time off

Job summary

160over90 is a global marketing agency seeking an Account Coordinator in New York to support account teams by monitoring media, creating communications materials, tracking coverage, and handling scheduling and client interaction.

The role involves producing press materials, maintaining media lists, researching outlets, and coordinating travel and meetings while communicating findings to senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of PR experience preferred.
• Above-average grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematics skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary business procedures, computer functions, and phone etiquette.
• Strong interest in the Public Relations field and nonprofit, travel/hospitality verticals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media and social media daily for trends, new contacts, and client placements; communicate findings to team leads.
• Contribute to production of press releases, alerts, FAQs, messaging docs, pitches, talking points, editorial award submissions, agendas, presentations, brand campaigns, and activations.
• Track all press coverage, sourcing links and hard copies as needed.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.
• Create and maintain targeted media lists for broadcast, print, and online outlets.
• Research, identify, and build relationships with relevant media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Show strong time‑management skills and manage a high‑volume workload.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all written and verbal reports, exhibiting strong organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Handle scheduling of meetings with staff and clients, including coordination and set‑up of meeting rooms and catering for new business presentations.
• Interface with clients and become a valuable resource.
• Perform administrative tasks such as booking travel for media experiences and other tasks.

Skills

PR experience

Grammar/Communication

Phone etiquette

Nonprofit/travel experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/English

Job description

160over90 is an award‑winning global marketing agency that forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full‑service, channel‑agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa.

Role Overview

The Account Coordinator will support key account teams by monitoring media, creating communication materials, tracking coverage, developing strategy, maintaining media lists, and handling scheduling, travel, and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media and social media daily for trends, new contacts, and client placements; communicate findings to team leads.
• Contribute to production of press releases, alerts, FAQs, messaging docs, pitches, talking points, editorial award submissions, agendas, presentations, brand campaigns, and activations.
• Track all press coverage, sourcing links and hard copies as needed.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.
• Create and maintain targeted media lists for broadcast, print, and online outlets.
• Research, identify, and build relationships with relevant media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Show strong time‑management skills and manage a high‑volume workload.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all written and verbal reports, exhibiting strong organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Handle scheduling of meetings with staff and clients, including coordination and set‑up of meeting rooms and catering for new business presentations.
• Interface with clients and become a valuable resource.
• Perform administrative tasks such as booking travel for media experiences and other tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• 1‑2 years of PR experience, preferred.
• Above‑average grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematics skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary business procedures, computer functions, and phone etiquette.
• Strong interest in the Public Relations field and nonprofit, travel/hospitality verticals.

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Rate Minimum: $18.75 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum: $25.00 hourly

Company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, including base rate along with, as applicable, short‑ and long‑term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits such as health care, retirement, vacation, paid time off, and additional offerings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.