PR Account Coordinator

PR Account Coordinator

Do you like writing, meeting new people, and helping to plan events? Are you an organized, creative, self-motivated individual who wants to learn more about the PR/marketing world and gain excellent, hands-on experience? If this sounds like you, keep reading!

At Buzz Creators, the Public Relations Account Coordinator is an entry-level role that supports the full team by providing assistance with day-to-day activities for both the agency and clients. It’s your job to proactively anticipate the team’s needs to help “wow” clients with strong results and fresh, creative ideas. Your days will consist of researching client pitch ideas/newsworthy trends, developing strategic PR plans, writing press releases, researching award opportunities, managing media lists, helping to manage events, monitoring for news coverage, helping to organize the team, and much more to help keep the hive humming!

Candidates must have completed at least two relevant PR internships or have one year of experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, or communications. Prior agency experience and strong graphics skills are a major plus!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in writing press releases, pitches, blogs, calendar listings
• Research trends/breaking news/rapid response media opportunities for clients
• Develop and maintain media/influencer lists
• Research editorial calendars, awards, speaking opportunities and conduct competitive analysis
• Track and clip media/influencer coverage and create client recap reports
• Assist with client/agency meetings and events, and networking events
• Create monthly client activity reports and take meeting notes
• Assist in developing social media content and graphics for clients, and pre-scheduling content for them
• Assist in training and managing interns

Skills/Attributes:

• Must be an excellent writer and have strong copy-editing skills
• Must have strong communication/presentation skills
• Must be ambitious, self-motivated, and proactive with a positive attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage tight deadlines and multiple projects/accounts
• Collaborate efficiently with other team members/agency partners
• Possess a strong work ethic and sense of purpose
• Be social media savvy

If the above sounds a lot like you, then we hope you’ll consider joining our hive at Buzz Creators! Please send your resume and a cover letter to Christina Rae at crae@buzz-creators.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

ABOUT BUZZ CREATORS, INC.:
Buzz Creators, Inc. is a Westchester, NY-based boutique public relations and marketing firm servicing the metro NY area and beyond. At Buzz Creators, we believe that every business has its own unique and special story. Our goal is to help clients tell theirs. The Buzz Creators team has helped develop strategic communications programs for many well-respected national and global organizations, such as HEINEKEN USA, Barnes & Noble, Drybar, MasterCard Worldwide, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Heart Association and many more. The Buzz Creators team also leverages their PR, social media and marketing expertise to help many regional small businesses and nonprofits increase their visibility. For more information, please visit: www.buzz-creators.com.