Coordinator - Public Relations

Allison is a global marketing and communications agency driven by a collaborative approach to innovation and creativity. In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are encouraged to pursue their individual passions and are empowered to truly do things differently. Our team members create new offerings, seek out and work with clients they’re passionate about, volunteer in local communities and drive cross-office committees focused on making our workplace inclusive, supportive and fun.

Job Purpose

To assist account teams in the daily servicing of clients and support other agency activities on an as- needed basis.

Job Summary

Account Coordinators are the backbone of client accounts. They are in charge of media list development to arm their teams with the best intel possible to successfully secure coverage; industry monitoring to flag any trends, issues and media coverage for clients; begin pitching media and securing coverage opportunities; and organize the team with necessary agendas, action items and reports.

Our ACs typically work on 2-4 accounts in a variety of industries and work cross-office and cross-practice group seamlessly. We encourage our ACs to have ownership over specific projects where they can flex their organization and time-management muscles, and report back to the team and client. We are looking for hard workers who have a do-whatever-it-takes attitude to get the job done.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tracks and coordinates compilation of client and industry press clippings and client reports
• Coordinates and executes media mailings
• Conducts entry-level media relations with guidance from AE/SAE; pitching news announcements and conducts follow up via phone and email
• Conducts research on behalf of clients and the firm, developing competency with Critical Mention, Sysomos and other online research and monitoring tools
• Writes first drafts of press materials and media pitches
• Supports event logistics and execution, including on-site support for team and client
• Spearheads admin duties for team including client weekly and monthly reporting, weekly calls, schedule management, etc.
• Supports office management and organization (i.e. weekly supply orders, organizing supply closet, liaising with vendors, etc.)
• Takes direction well and follows through with a medium level of supervision
• Meets objectives and deadlines
• Maintains excellent communication with team and occasionally with the client

Qualifications

• Graduation or Post Graduation (preferably in Media and Communication)
• Requires 0-1 years of experience in public relations, marketing or a related field
• Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude, relentless attention to detail and effective multi-tasker
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Skilled in social media
• Enjoy working in collaborative, cross-office, team environment.
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal