Account Coordinator (New York)

SolComms, a high-energy PR agency for start-ups and scale-ups, sitting at the intersection of corporate and consumer, is hiring an Account Coordinator for our Consumer/Lifestyle division!

Launched in 2023 with a firm belief that PR agencies should and could do better for their teams and clients, SolComms takes a human-first approach in everything we do, prioritizing empathy, mentorship, and fierce collaboration. This approach has led us to become the agency of record for cutting-edge companies across healthcare, consumer, and technology verticals, catapulting these companies and their executives into relevancy.

Role & Responsibilities

Administrative Tasks:

• Conduct daily and weekly audits, flagging coverage, and relevant news pertaining to your clients across all mediums
• Daily management of PR trackers; drafting call agendas and recaps; leading real-time and monthly reporting; scheduling meetings with clients, and more
• Set up Google Alerts for all clients and relevant keywords

Media Relations:

• Participate in media relations activities, such as building thoughtful and targeted media lists
• Begin to build foundational media relations skills such as sourcing Qwoted/HARO for media opportunities, pitching, securing coverage, and developing relationships with editors
• Draft media materials, including pitches, briefing docs, etc, tapping senior team members, as needed
• Conduct in-depth research and industry monitoring; track coverage, flag relevant news, and deliver actionable insights to inform client strategy

Events & Partnerships:

• Manage expenses and budget trackers
• Participate in ordering and retrieving event materials (branded assets, gift bag contents, etc.)
• Begin to source event partners, vendors, and venues, and inquire about pricing and availability
• Build and manage all event recapping
• Monitor social for tags/coverage and capture for reporting purposes
• Build out invite lists inclusive of media, influencers, tastemakers, etc., dependent on industry
• Be on-site for event setup and, on occasion, assist with check-in and staffing

Client Communications:

• Demonstrate professionalism in front of external partners and clients
• Participate in client calls, brainstorms, and planning sessions

Here's what you'll get:

• Salary: $45k - $50k annually
• Annual bonuses; monthly commissions for new business you sign
• Access to Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid work schedule and Work-from-Anywhere August
• Unlimited PTO
• Mentorship: we firmly believe in the importance of taking time to connect outside of daily tasks to help build and grow our team - both personally and professionally. That's why we emphasize mentorship - ensuring all employees have a direct line to senior leadership to learn and grow
• Strong Culture: we're a tight-knit, collaborative team that works hard and likes to have a good time. From workout classes to happy hours and more, we'll plan something for everyone on a monthly basis

We're a Latino and queer-owned agency - diversity is a priority in how we build and grow. We strongly encourage folks of all backgrounds to apply.