Account Coordinator

DeVries is currently seeking a passionate self-starter to join our New York office (hybrid) as an Account Coordinator. The Account Coordinator must have excellent organizational skills and be able to adapt to multiple assignments and deadlines, as well as an ever-changing environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Media relations support 
• Media outreach to long- and short-lead outlets to generate coverage for brands year-long
• Build media lists
• Write press materials, creative pitches, and pitch calendars
• Research to help foster relationships with editors for ongoing coverage opportunities throughout the year
• Support flawless execution of editor events, desksides, 1:1 immersions, creative deliveries, press launches, etc.
• In partnership with Business and Creative Intelligence groups, monitor consumer, category, culture, etc. and surface relevant insights and trends to be shared with clients and for informing program planning, execution/media pitches, and real-time optimization
• Create and manage timelines, liaise with vendor partners and clients
• Monitor and track media coverage; develop coverage reports
• Update the budget tracker, billing expenses back to the client
• Draft meeting agendas and action item recaps

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Professional Experience:

• 0-1 years related professional experience
• Internship experience in a public relations, digital, communications, creative or media buying environment highly desired

Success Factors:

• Desire to build deep media relationships;
• Strong writing skills, particularly creative writing with a journalistic mindset;
• Experience with and passion for travel, wellness and lifestyle brands preferred;
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines;
• Proactive problem solver;
• Organized and able to work independently as well as own assignments;
• A positive “can-do” attitude;
• Ideal candidate comes with cultural curiosity and desire to be actively engaged in today’s media landscape and trends

Salary: $47,000-$50,000

DeVries has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

DeVries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. DeVries recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.