Public Relations - Account Coordinator

About the role

The Account Coordinator position is a role that exposes emerging talent to the foundational aspects of public relations, earned media, and communications. An Account Coordinator's primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, building media lists, pitching to and working with members of the press through written and verbal communication while staying updated on current events and relevant news. Account Coordinators assist as needed with writing responsibilities around op-eds and press releases.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain media lists of contacts
• Prepare new angles for pitching based on relevant news cycle
• Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media and phone
• Secure interviews and media opportunities
• Edit and assist with press releases and other written materials
• Organize and track client media interactions
• Sustain awareness of various media platforms and understand audience profiles
• Build relationships with media contacts

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Robust interpersonal skills and demonstrated interest in working with clients
• Ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor
• Alignment with Pinkston's guiding principles

Qualifications

• College Graduate with up to 1 year of relevant communications and/or public relations experience
• Public relations or communications internship experience
• Public speaking experience

Skills

• Possesses a sense of tenacity in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables
• Commitment to excellence and drive to exceed expectations
• Seeks to see broader story of client work and understand how individual work contributes to a greater narrative
• Possesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork and has strong ability to give and receive feedback and instruction
• Awareness of how actions impact internal organization and external stakeholders

Who We Are

Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan
• Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with annual employer contribution regardless of employee participation
• Hybrid work model with ability to work from home up to 30% of the time
• Generous holiday and vacation policies
• Paid parental leave
• One week of paid "volunteer time off" to invest in a 501C non-profit of choice

Pay & Schedule

• Salary Range: $52k – $57k
• Status: Exempt Salaried
• Work Location: Falls Church, VA
• Travel: 0-5%