JUNIOR PUBLICIST ACCOUNT COORDINATOR

$40,000 - $45,000/Yr

CareerConvos LLC - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

About the position

The Junior Publicist / Account Coordinator role at Vital Versatility is designed for an enthusiastic and organized individual eager to start a career in public relations. This full-time position involves supporting senior staff across various client accounts in entertainment, music, sports, and more. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, with responsibilities including media monitoring, client outreach, and event support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough daily media monitoring and develop comprehensive coverage reports around client announcements.
• Research relevant media outlets, reporters, and influencers for client outreach and build/update media lists to maintain accurate information.
• Monitor and share key findings on emerging media platforms, reporter and influencer moves, news trends, client competitor news, and more.
• Vet incoming press inquiries for clients for interviews, photo shoots, events, etc., and drive media opportunities forward.
• Craft client-facing media materials, such as media advisories, briefing documents, bios, one-pagers, etc.
• Provide on-site support to staff events, coordinate logistics, assist campaigns, etc.
• Schedule client and internal meetings/calls and spearhead the development of corresponding agendas/recaps.
• Assist with interviewing and managing interns.

Requirements

• Previous intern or work experience in Public Relations or related communications department.
• Bachelor's degree in mass communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with superior proofreading abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously with a detail-oriented approach and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Basic understanding of media relations (ex: pitching, writing press releases, identifying creative pitch angles and news trends).
• Commitment to becoming an expert on clients' industries and the competitive landscape.
• Must maintain professional demeanor and conduct across all forms of internal and external communications and interactions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance