Stanton & Company is hiring: Public Relations Account Coordinator in Los Angeles

Stanton & Company is seeking an Account Coordinator who is energetic, creative, understands the media landscape, and possesses strong writing skills to support key accounts. Our clients are in the healthy, active living category, including health and wellness, beauty, fitness and sports, and natural foods. This position involves working with both brands and experts, so a combination of personal PR and brand/CPG experience, along with a genuine interest in these areas, is highly desirable. The Account Coordinator must be a self-starter and a great multitasker, proactive and eager to dive in.

Responsibilities

• Support Assistant Account Executive/Account Executive/Supervisor/Director in the development and execution of communication strategies and plans
• Conduct research, monitor trends, and gather category insights to support business development and client campaigns
• Create and manage national, regional, and local media lists across client verticals
• Conduct press outreach to promote a range of lifestyle and consumer brands in the marketplace
• Coordinate mailings/product launch timelines, PR plans, media lists, and status reports
• Organize and support media and influencer events and media tours (desksides)
• Write public relations materials: press releases, bios, fact sheets, media briefs, etc.
• Create, vet, and manage influencer lists across verticals; support influencer campaigns
• Research and manage award submissions and speaking opportunities
• Manage daily account tasks, conduct media audits, and support admin work for client accounts

Attributes

• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Media know-how across categories (health and wellness, beauty, business, lifestyle, etc.)
• Social media savvy with an understanding of how PR and digital work hand-in-hand
• Proactive multitasker and self-starter
• Works efficiently with an exceptional ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Charismatic, high-energy, and a team player
• Appreciation for brands and personalities that promote healthy/active living
• Experience working with influencers and an understanding of influencer networks and opportunities
• A pulse on the broader marketplace (health and wellness, entrepreneurship, entertainment) for partnership and event sponsorship/sampling opportunities

Experience

• Public relations internship or in-house experience required

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Public Relations, Research, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services

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