Public Relations - Account Coordinator: Non-Profit/Faith-Based Job at Pinkston i

Account Coordinator

The Account Coordinator position is a role that exposes emerging talent to the foundational aspects of public relations and communications at Pinkston. This position has a unique focus on supporting faith-based non-profit organizations. An Account Coordinator's primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, building media lists, pitching to and working with members of the press through written and verbal communication, as well as staying updated on current events and relevant news. Account Coordinators assist as needed with writing op-eds and press releases.

Status: Non-exempt Salaried

Work Location: Falls Church, Virginia

Travel: 0-5%

Reports to: Heather Douglass, Vice President, Public Relations

Role Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain lists of media contacts
• Prepare new angles for pitching based on the relevant news cycle
• Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media, and phone
• Secure interviews and media opportunities
• Edit and assist with press releases and other written materials
• Organize and track client media interactions
• Sustain awareness of various media platforms and understand audience profiles
• Build relationships with media contacts