Account Coordinator, Public Affairs

About the role

The Account Coordinator will support a variety of strategic communications plans by owning media relations, project management, and writing tasks. This role focuses on public affairs and works on high-profile accounts across various issues including land use, social issues, housing, sustainability, economic development, and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategy, creative brainstorming, and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts
• Pitch and place media stories across local, regional, and national outlets; build and maintain press lists
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as client emails, press releases, fact sheets, talking points, media pitches, and communications plans
• Oversee day-to-day communications with clients, including staffing weekly calls, developing meeting agendas, press coverage and event recaps, and participating in events
• Manage work streams across multiple accounts
• Auxiliary in the execution of a variety of public affairs tactics, including stakeholder engagement, in-person and digital grassroots organizing, and paid advertising
• Support teams at client media events

Qualifications

• Internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications from working in politics, government, or advocacy or with a PR agency, media outlet, or in-house communications team
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives

Benefits

Salary (commensurate with experience and skills): $66,300

Pay

$66,300 (commensurate with experience and skills)

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: In-office 3 days per week