Public Relations Account Coordinator

Job Description

Salary:

Sage Communications is a full-service, integrated public relations and marketing firm providing strategic communications services to clients ranging from emerging start-ups and nonprofits to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Sage is one of Ragan's Top Places to Work winners and a PRNEWS 2022 Agency Elite Top 100 firm, recognizing its innovation, strategy and creativity, and commitment to results, reputation, media coverage and thought leadership.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the DC area, we currently have an opening for an entry level or early career Account Coordinator (AC) to support our PR division.

At Sage Communications, we offer highly competitive salaries, great benefits, ongoing professional development, flexible Friday schedules, a matching 401(k) program, and commission and bonuses for original new business and hiring referrals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re looking for individuals with either strong internship or 1-2 years of experience who are passionate about public relations, able to think creatively, and ready to reap the benefits of growing with us in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

In the AC role, you will be responsible for assisting with the development and execution of public relations campaigns for our industry leading technology, healthcare, education, government agency and nonprofit clientele.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR or related field

Internship with public relations, public affairs, advocacy or communications experience

Demonstrable experience in media relations, social media, and content development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Solid writing, proofreading, verbal and written communication skills

Some media relations experience with a focus in technology, B2B, and government and defense sectors

Proficiency in social media engagement across multiple channels

Ability to work independently and within a team

Agency and client-facing experience desired

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Relations

Monitors, tracks and reports editorial and social media coverage for multiple clients

Finds and flags stories while monitoring media and suggesting opportunities to account teams

Identifies pitching opportunities

Develops accurate lists of the most appropriate journalists and bloggers for outreach

Maintains and updates existing media lists

Writes and proofreads media materials and pitches

Coordinates and executes media mailings

Researches federal, national, state, and local media and policy trends

Account Support

Assists multiple client teams in media relations and execution of PR programs

Supports agency content development and marketing efforts

Volunteers to take the first step in new projects, e.g., summarizing meeting notes or conducts research on potential pitch angles

Works collaboratively in a team environment

Takes initiative to help co-workers on projects before being asked

Closes the loop on assignments and notifies team members when action items are complete

Successfully multitasks within collaborative team structure and open work environment

Ability to have fun

Sage Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Sage Communications expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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