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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.

Overview

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.

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
• Absorb and manage client press events and serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site
• Cook up and coordinate 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
• Begun to develop strategic/creative thinking skills
• Participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked
• Participate in agency projects and events
• Absorb and assist in compilation of awards presentations
• Absorb and assist in research for new business and business renewal opportunities, as directed by a supervisor
• Develop and foster relationships with suppliers

Qualifications

• 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)

Pay

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, the Company believes the target range of base compensation for this role is $23.00-25.00 dollars per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

Perks

• A hybrid work model
• A “work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year)
• A year-round staff training and development curriculum
• A staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry (read our DEI statement here: here)
• Bring Your Parents (And Kids) to Work Days
• Regular volunteer Days of Service
• Mid-day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers
• Epic Halloween and holiday parties

About HUNTER

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. And we do it all for esteemed companies and brands across every sector you can imagine: Food + Beverage, Wine + Spirits, Health + Wellness, Beauty + Personal Care + Fashion, Home + Lifestyle + Travel, Retail + E-commerce