Pinkston · 1 month ago
Public Relations - Account Coordinator
Falls Church, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expPinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated services to transform companies and organizations. The Account Coordinator position exposes emerging talent to foundational aspects of public relations, with responsibilities including media interaction, building media lists, and assisting with written communications.
AdvertisingDirect MarketingPublic Relations
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
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, 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
Preferred
1-2 years of relevant communications and/or marketing experience
Public relations or communications internship experience
Public speaking experience
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
Benefits
Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans
Employer-funded life insurance
HRA
Short-term disability plan
Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance
401k retirement plan
Generous holiday and vacation policies
Paid parental leave
Additional week of paid "volunteer time off"
Company
Pinkston
Pinkston specializes in communication solutions and offers public relations and digital marketing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth (Betsy) Stanley
Co-Founder & Senior Director, Strategy
David W. Fouse
Partner
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