Account Coordinator

About the role

There’s a reason HUNTER is recognized as one of PRWeek’s Best Place To Work and has been named PRovoke “Consumer Agency of the Year” not once, but twice: At HUNTER, we EARN IT — consumer attention, the trust and loyalty of clients, and the dedication of our staff, currently 350+ strong and counting. Account Coordinator plays an integral role in the execution of client projects and programs, including gathering information and compiling reports; conducting media relations/social media relations activities; collecting and reporting results; and researching feasibility of program ideas and tactics. Founded in 1989, HUNTER has grown into one of the most respected mid-size marketing communications firms in the country, creating work that matters in strategic planning, earned media relations, social and digital media, talent and influencer engagement, experiential marketing, multicultural outreach and content creation and distribution for esteemed companies and brands across every sector.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to implement client PR/social projects
• Develop timelines and manage deadlines
• Advise team members on developments; proactively update the team on status
• Determine the need for support staff assistance for projects/program elements and manage support staff during execution
• Assist with execution of client press events and serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site
• Coordinate and set-up meetings, product shipments, product inventory, team/client files, etc.
• Attend client calls and meetings, as determined by a supervisor
• Conduct traditional and social media relations outreach
• Demonstrate an understanding of the media landscape, including social media, and how to use these to drive brand awareness and engagement for clients
• Create media lists, develop editorial calendars, engage with reporters and bloggers, secure media placements
• Build relationships with traditional and social media contacts on behalf of the agency and clients
• Monitor program results and compile media coverage reports
• Research ideas for client programs to determine feasibility
• Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs
• Begin to develop strategic/creative thinking skills
• Actively participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked