Public Relations Account Coordinator

JConnelly; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP — employee stock ownership, fully

401(k) with company match

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Life insurance

Disability coverage via Aflac

Pet care resources

Job summary

JConnelly is seeking an entry-level Public Relations assistant to support senior team members with administrative duties, media monitoring, and reporting on client performance. You will help draft press materials, identify opportunities, and participate in client meetings.

The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and collaboration, with exposure to media relations and research-driven projects in a dynamic agency setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum three to six months of professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of PR-related software preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to senior PR team members.
• Drafts press releases, nominations, and social posts as needed.
• Drafts and distributes media alerts; identifies editorial opportunities.
• Joins client calls/meetings; takes notes and tracks action items.
• Supports client research projects and upholds JConnelly brand standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

MS Office

Social media familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Job description

Role Summary:

Responsible for providing a variety of essential support to all senior public relations team members including but not limited to managing administrative account duties, media monitoring, analyzing and reporting clients’ performance in the marketplace, research and list building for pitches, and associated client-related communications initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

• Monitors and reports media placements to team and/or client in real-time as directed by supervisor
• Develops media reports (Activity, Quarter, Annual)
• Maintains and prepares client agendas or tracking documents
• Conducts industry/competitor analysis and internal reporting to the team
• Coordinates reprints upon client’s request

Writing

• Drafts press releases, award nominations, social media posts, and other client-related materials, when needed

Media Relations

• Drafts and sends initial pitches when advised
• Identifies editorial calendar opportunities
• Identifies award and conference opportunities
• Drafts and distributes media alerts

Client Service

• Joins client calls and applicable in-person meetings; leads on taking notes and action items
• Participates in client research projects
• Acts as a steward of the JConnelly brand, consistently representing and reflecting the Company’s core values, approach, and high standards of excellence in all client, media, and public interactions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Minimum three to six months of professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up with minimum supervision, and complete tasks within specified deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
• Knowledge of PR-related software (Cision, Meltwater, Sprout Social, Hootsuite) preferred but not required

Characteristics of Success

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communicators
• Proactive and resourceful self-starters
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Eager learners with a genuine interest in communications and media
• Adaptable and calm under deadline pressure
• Committed to producing high-quality, accurate work

Featured Benefits

• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) on select medical plans
• Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
• ESOP — employee stock ownership, fully funded by JConnelly, no cost to you
• 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth options)
• Supplemental coverage through Aflac (disability, critical illness, and more)
• Free 24/7 healthcare navigation through Health Advocate
• Virtual vet consultations through Petzey