Public Relations Coordinator (2026 Graduates Apply Here)

LaunchSquad; San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago (CA, NY, MA, IL); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered health benefits including vision and dental

401K matching program

Generous paid family leave

Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off

Sabbatical leave

Wellness stipend

Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development

Virtual first, work from anywhere

In-person team gatherings

Job summary

A progressive public relations firm in Chicago is seeking an Account Coordinator to support various accounts and gain hands-on experience in public relations. The role involves writing, research, and assisting in day-to-day operations while receiving training from senior leaders. Ideal candidates are recent college graduates with a strong interest in public relations. This full-time position offers a salary range of $46,000 - $50,000 along with comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Write and support media and industry research.
• Monitor news and track reporting.
• Provide general account support.

Skills

Interest in building a career in public relations and strategic communications

Ability to stay organized and achieve goals across competing projects and deadlines

Proficient writer and editor

Demonstrably strong customer service skills

Passion for consuming the news and following media trends

Effective facilitator of information and reliable collaborator on teams

Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills

Proven ability to take initiative in executing agreed-upon goals and responsibilities

Track-record of sustained, high-quality work in fast-paced environments

Job description

LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. Together we create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology, consumer lifestyle and media companies like Waabi, Prelude Ventures and On Running. We are looking for a storyteller to join our team. LaunchSquad is working in a flexible, hybrid environment. We are open to remote work candidates for this opportunity.

LaunchSquad Account Coordinators are growing public relations practitioners. They are active participants on three public relations accounts supporting day-to-day program activity. They are responsible for learning their clients’ businesses and services, developing their writing and media relations skills and helping teams reach collective team goals.

We're actively recruiting for the Account Coordinator role now through July of 2026. This opportunity is for 2026 college graduates.

Account Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to writing, media/industry research, news monitoring and tracking, reporting and general account support. In this position Account Coordinators will receive direct on-the-job training from senior leaders. As skills and knowledge progress, they will get increasing responsibilities and new opportunities for growth on teams.

If you're a 2025 grad or earlier please check our website for our other current openings or reach out to [e-mail].

Requirements

• Interest in building a career in public relations and strategic communications
• Ability to stay organized and achieve goals across competing projects and deadlines
• Proficient writer and editor
• Demonstrably strong customer service skills
• Passion for consuming the news and following media trends
• Effective facilitator of information and reliable collaborator on teams
• Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to take initiative in executing agreed-upon goals and responsibilities
• Track-record of sustained, high-quality work in fast-paced environments

Salary & Benefits

• Account Coordinators are salary, non-exempt and are eligible for overtime pay. The salary range is $46,000 - $50,000.
• Six month introductory training program for college graduates
• Fully covered health benefits including vision and dental
• 401K matching program
• Generous paid family leave
• Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off
• Sabbatical leave
• Wellness stipend
• Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
• Virtual first, work from anywhere
• People and community oriented with in-person team gatherings

At LaunchSquad, we care about our work, our clients and our community. We are a people-first company committed to making sure everyone has a great experience and an equal opportunity to grow and succeed. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, and you’re excited about our work and community, we’d love to hear from you.