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Metro Public Relations

Account Coordinator, Entertainment

Metro Public Relations, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Base pay range $22.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Metro PR, an entertainment-focused communications firm, is hiring an Account Coordinator. This team member will support a range of client accounts that may include a mix of work across television, film, the creator economy, events, and consumer technology. The ideal candidate enjoys variety in their day, is comfortable working across different types of clients and priorities, and is eager to learn.

The Account Coordinator is responsible for handling the day-to‑day administrative aspects of account management, including scheduling, research, and media tracking. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, foresight, and the ability to multitask, ask questions and navigate through a fast‑paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop PR expertise, learn from senior staff, and contribute to the success of our clients' PR campaigns and initiatives.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a fast‑paced environment, with some background in communications or public relations, ideally in an agency setting. Candidates should be tapped into pop culture, entertainment industry news, and social media. The ideal candidate has some working knowledge of media monitoring tools (Cision, Muckrack, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

Schedule internal and external meetings/calls with meticulous attention to detail

Centralize and manage account assets and press materials including digital press kits, comprehensive press reports, and media lists

Prepare client meeting agendas and take comprehensive notes

Track daily media coverage using various media monitoring tools

Generate press reports for internal and external distribution

Draft client press opportunity briefing sheets and itineraries for review

Conduct industry and client research as instructed by account leads

Stay informed of industry news in entertainment/business/advertising trades and social media

Join internal brainstorms and gradually contribute proactively

Provide on‑site support for client media engagements as needed, including conferences speaking opportunities, red carpet premieres, launch events

Facilitate phone and in‑person interviews between clients and media

Receive training in pitch drafting and media outreach strategy, at manager’s discretion

Professional, polished demeanor and an enthusiasm for learning

Effective time management and awareness, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines

Team‑oriented with a positive and collaborative working style

Proactively tackles responsibilities and communicates effectively with the team/manager

Ability to manage up by anticipating team/account needs and providing clear task/project updates as well as confidence to ask questions

Genuine interest in the work and media landscape, as well as building relationships

Strong attention to detail, including spelling and grammar; excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills

Efficient multitasking across multiple accounts and communication channels

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The compensation for this role ranges between $22 and $24/hour, depending on skills and experience. Metro is a hybrid workplace, but this is a Los Angeles‑area position. Candidates should reside in the Los Angeles area to accommodate weekly in‑person workdays, client events and other in‑person obligations. Typical working hours for this position are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, however, flexibility is required, and overtime, including nights and weekends, may be necessary based on business needs. This is a non‑exempt position, where the employee is entitled to overtime pay. Overtime work will be compensated in accordance with state overtime laws.

Metro offers health insurance, vision/dental insurance, cell phone stipend, paid holidays, sick, wellness and vacation time off, additional paid leave blocks after 3rd and 6th year employment milestones, paid parental leave, and a 401K plan.

Metro PR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and all other applicable laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Interested applicants can apply through LinkedIn directly or email a resume with a cover letter to

hiring@metropublicrelations.com .

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Sales and Business Development

Industries Public Relations and Communications Services

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