Public Relations Account Coordinator (Parsippany)

Here's What You'll Be Doing

Coyne PR is looking for an Account Coordinator to join their growing Consumer Health team. Account Coordinators work on a variety of account responsibilities including conducting media outreach, media monitoring and reporting and drafting/writing press materials and client correspondence. You will support senior staff with client work and actively participate in brainstorms. Must be able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Here are the specifics

Media Outreach

Monitor media/today’s news

Media reporting and results

Develop media lists

Keep a pulse on media throughout the day

Conduct blog/blogger research and outreach

Media mailings

Attend and assist with on-site events

Draft pitch memos

Demonstrate knowledge of AP Style and grammar

Keep minutes of client calls

Research for program development

Take notes/scribe and participate in brainstorms

What you should have

Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or Communications

Internship experience in PR

Must have a passion for PR

Understanding of the media landscape

Knowledge of media reporting tools like Meltwater and Muck Rack

Knowledge of social media tools

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to multitask

Strong attention to detail skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills