Account Coordinator, PR & Comms

160over90; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

160over90 in New York is seeking an Account Coordinator to support media relations and client campaigns. You will monitor media, assist with press releases, build media lists, and coordinate meetings.

This role offers exposure to a fast-paced agency environment and opportunities to contribute to award-winning accounts. The ideal candidate holds a BA in Communications or a related field, has 1–2 years of PR experience, and demonstrates strong grammar, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of PR experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or related field.
• Strong grammar, spelling and mathematics fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media daily and share findings with team leads.
• Assist in creating press releases, alerts, pitches, and editorial materials.
• Track press coverage with links and copies as needed.
• Help develop media lists for broadcast, print and online outlets.
• Coordinate meetings and manage scheduling with staff and clients.

Skills

PR experience

Excellent writing

Time management

Education

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

Job description

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which 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. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

Here’s where you come in: we’re actively seeking talented individuals who can add to our innovative, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. We invite you to learn more about us.

We are currently looking for an Account Coordinator to continue help grow our award-winning agency.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor media/social media daily for trends, new media contacts and client placements; communicate all findings to appropriate team leads
• Contribution to the creation of press releases, alerts, FAQs, messaging docs, pitches, talking points, editorial award submissions, agendas, presentations, overall brand campaigns and activations
• Track all press coverage (sourcing links and hard copies where 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 strong relationships with all relevant media outlets/journalists/influencers
• Ability to show time management skills and handle a high-volume work load
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all written and verbal reports, cultivate and exhibit strong organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Handle all aspects of scheduling meetings with staff members and clients including coordination and set-up of meeting rooms and catering for new business presentations
• Interface with clients and become a valuable resource to clients
• Administrative tasks such as booking travel for media experiences and other tasks

You Have These:

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

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

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

Hiring Rate Maximum: $25.00 hourly

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.