Account Coordinator - Public Affairs Team

DKC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Unlimited vacation

Sick day policy

Hybrid work model

Job summary

DKC, a full-service public relations and marketing firm headquartered in New York City, is looking for an entry-level Account Coordinator to join our Public Affairs team in NY. You will support campaigns for Fortune 500s, nonprofits, and advocacy groups, gaining hands-on experience across departments.

The ideal candidate has energy, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A BA in marketing/PR or related field, plus some PR exposure, is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA in marketing, PR, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Ideally one year of PR experience, preferably in an agency.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Interest in politics/government/advocacy.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support media relations campaigns and client programs.
• Coordinate tasks across departments and track progress.
• Communicate status and deliverables to account teams.
• Help manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Media relations

Deadline management

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Education

BA in Marketing/PR

Job description

LOOKING FOR AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION IN PR?

For more than three decades, DKC has been at the forefront of communications agencies, attracting the best and the brightest talent from around the country. Currently, we are searching for an Account Coordinator who is ready to embark on a career in PR to join our Public Affairs teamin NY to work for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small nonprofits and advocacy groups.

We're looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm, strong relationship-building skills, and an ability to work effectively across all departments in the agency. Also, they must be able to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and actively communicate progress and deliverables to account teams. The position is ideal for someone early in their PR career seeking to join a team who consistently delivers exceptional results through high-quality work.

Allow us to introduce ourselves:

• DKC is one of the country’s most innovative independent communications agencies
• We strongly believe in the mantra, work hard, play harder, WIN TOGETHER!

With a vibrant and fast-paced atmosphere, DKC prides itself on offering a culture of inclusivity, growth, fun, and a wide range of options for career-minded staff. Plus, we offer 401K, unlimited vacation and generous sick day policy, the latest technology for all digital natives, and a welcoming environment for perfecting the craft of communications. Our office has a hybrid work model: in office 3 days a week, working remote 2 days a week.

Now, a little about you:

• BA or defined education in marketing, PR, communications, journalism, or a related concentration
• Ideally, one year of public relations experience, preferably in an agency
• Prior experience or interest in politics, government, real estate or issue-based advocacy
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Obsession with consuming and digesting media
• Strong written and verbal communication
• You love media relations, a lot
• Strict attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Responsive and proactive on timely and priority campaigns and/or tasks
• You have a 'make it happen' attitude - someone who is scrappy, creative, asks questions, provides status updates, and speaks to performance around key results
• You live and breathe 'accountability' - say what you'll do and do what you say

About us

DKC is a full-service public relations and marketing firm, providing all communications needs, including strategic counsel and planning, media relations, digital and social media, integrated marketing, public affairs, original content development, event production and marketing, advertising, and branding. The agency's diverse client roster includes Fortune 100 companies, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and creative individuals across various industries. Headquartered in New York City, DKC has offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, and Miami. DKC was founded under the philosophy of combining strategic communications principles with creative concepts and programs executed via extensive, high-impact relationships. We operate on the principle that strategic communications - no matter the platform and regardless of the content are earned, owned, or sponsored - require a thorough understanding of the news and how to make it. We are focused on providing results that impact our clients' businesses, and we are driven by our ability to create connections between our clients and the audiences important to them.

At DKC, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience from around $40k - $45k.