Job Description

Account Coordinator
The Account Coordinator is responsible for providing support to his/her
assigned team. This includes, but is not limited to, media tracking and
list building, media and issue research, copy editing, crafting materials,
and general office and client support. Other tasks may include
coordinating event logistics, conducting pitch calls and other media
outreach activities, developing databases, coordinating mailings and
assembling press packets, training kits or other materials. The Account
Coordinator must be a self-starter and multi-tasker, and must excel at
time management, attention to detail and being responsive to internal
and external staff and clients.
The Account Coordinator reports directly to the Vice President and her
assigned team, but may also be assigned tasks by other members of
the team.
A successful Account Coordinator shows proficiency in completing the
following activities.
Internal Relationships
Proactively contribute ideas to projects.
Regularly make recommendations to project lead on how to
improve a project.
Work with team lead to effectively complete scope of work so that
it is top quality.
Attend classes or trainings and present summary to staff.
Consistently demonstrate ability to successfully move into
problem-solving mode whenever challenges or concerns arise.
Anticipate teams needs and proactively suggest solutions.
Work well with and demonstrate respect for colleagues at all levels
and consistently contribute to a positive work environment.
External Relationships
Make successful pitch calls.
Compile media clips for clients and regularly identify opportunities
for clients to strengthen their position by responding to select clips
or other additional media opportunities.

Coordinate event logistics, proactively thinking through all pieces

of an event and taking first pass at presenting team lead with
best-recommended action plan for facilitating a seamless event.

Communication and Process

Craft client memos that, with minimal edits by account lead, can
be forwarded to client.
Take notes at planning meetings that project lead can turn into
outline for communications plan.
Actively participate in internal client brainstorming sessions by
offering ideas for each project.
Create PowerPoint presentations.
Craft media audits that can be included in communications plans.
Create media lists that demonstrate a solid understanding of the
media landscape as well as understanding of the clients issue and
how it is to be positioned in the media.
Follow AP guides.
Create work plans.
Consistently meet project deadlines as set by team lead.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have a bachelors degree in communications, political
science or similar.
Must have 6-12 months full-time office experience, internship or
other relevant experience.
Other Qualifications
Knowledge of current events, public policies and government and
media landscape.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Knowledge of PR tools including Excel, PowerPoint/Keynote, Cision,
and other social media trackers is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in team structure.
Proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects and work
independently in a fast-paced office; strong social media skills, etc.