Junior Publicist - Account Coordinator

Vital Versatility is currently seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and organized, Account Coordinator ready to embark on a PR career with our dynamic and growing team. The ideal, entry-level candidate will have an interest in working alongside senior staff across clients spanning multiple verticals, including music, entertainment, sports, food, social justice, TV/film, fashion and more.

We are seeking a highly-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to thrive in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments. This individual must be able to meet tight deadlines, think creatively, boast a solution-minded approach and support on all core account tasks, including research and analysis, collateral development, media relations and more. This is an exciting opportunity that offers professional development for someone starting in their PR career and join a team that delivers exceptional results through quality work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research relevant media outlets, reporters and influencers for client outreach and build/update media lists to maintain accurate information.
• Schedule client and internal meetings/calls and spearhead the development of corresponding agendas/recaps
• Vet incoming press inquiries for clients for interviews, photo shoots, events, etc. and drive media opportunities forward.
• Assist with interviewing and managing interns.
• Provide on-site support to staff events, coordinate logistics, assist campaigns, etc.
• Monitor and share key findings on emerging media platforms, reporter and influencer moves, news trends, client competitor news and more.
• Conduct thorough daily media monitoring and develop comprehensive coverage reports around client announcements.
• Craft client-facing media materials, such as media advisories, briefing documents, bios, one-pagers, etc.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Previous intern or work experience in Public Relations or related communications department.
• Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously with a detail-oriented approach and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel, as necessary, contingent on client needs.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to becoming an expert on clients’ industries and the competitive landscape.
• Boast a basic understanding of media relations (ex: pitching, writing press releases, identifying creative pitch angles and news trends)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with superior proofreading abilities.
• Must maintain professional demeanor and conduct across all forms of internal and external communications and interactions.
• Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Medical, dental, vision and 401 (K)