Account Coordinator, Home

About Us

There’s a reason HUNTER is recognized as a PRWeek 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.

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
• Participate in agency projects and events
• Assist in compilation of awards presentations
• Assist with research for new business and business renewal opportunities, as directed by a supervisor
• Develop and foster relationships with suppliers
• Manage multiple projects across multiple accounts
• Prioritize work, meet deadlines and actively communicate progress and deliverables (i.e. time management)
• Learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Work from the company’s offices in New York City; travel in and around the city (including the outer boroughs and suburbs) to complete tasks
• Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters
• Accurately record time worked and paid time-off in the timeclock and timesheet systems
• Demonstrate solid writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients

Requirements

• B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like
• Up to one (1) year of experience in a public relations agency/digital agency or similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental insurance plans
• 401K company match
• Generous PTO
• Hybrid work model
• “Work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year)
• Year-round staff training and development curriculum
• Staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry
• Bring Your Parents (And Kids) to Work Days
• Regular volunteer Days of Service
• Mid-day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers
• Epic Halloween and holiday parties

Pay

The target range of base compensation for this role is $23.00–25.00 per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.