Account Coordinator, PR

About the role

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. Every day, we share our clients’ stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their views for the better. At MMGY, we inspire people to go places. We have an immediate opening for an Account Coordinator, PR in New York.

Responsibilities

• Outgoing, energetic, innovative, resourceful, and passionate about writing
• Write press releases, media advisories, social media posts, and other communications materials
• Research and gather information on clients and industry trends
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client communications
• Support account managers in managing client relationships and campaigns
• Assist in event planning and execution, including coordination with vendors and logistics management
• Stay up-to-date with current events and industry news to provide relevant insights to clients
• Handle basic administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, sending emails, and maintaining client files

Requirements

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts) in communications, journalism or related field
• Bonus: one year of prior internship or job-related experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or related fields
• Travel industry experience or knowledge a plus

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong news writing and reporting proficiency
• Strong detail and organizational skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize and juggle projects effectively
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Ability to learn quickly
• Creative and high energy
• Sharp listening skills
• Results-oriented
• Effective judgment and ability to anticipate, spot and fix problems
• Computer proficiency and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Cision, MuckRack and other PR programs

Skills

• Good sense of humor and a love for travel

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits
• Hybrid telework policy
• Half-day Summer Fridays
• Closed the week between Christmas and New Year's
• Robust by-level training program
• Go Explore anniversary travel benefits after two years
• Road Warrior benefits for frequent business trips
• Work/life balance focus

Pay

Salary Range for this position: $48,000 - $50,000

Schedule

Hybrid telework policy