Public Relations Account Coordinator | myWHY Agency Inc.
Posted on Apr 26, 2024
Type: Job
WHO WE ARE:
myWHY Agency is a black-owned, women-led integrated marketing and creative agency founded by four-time Emmy Award-winning TV producer Emerald-Jane Hunter. Our team has a record of developing strategic marketing campaigns that grab attention, demand interaction and generate long-term, impactful value.
With a client list that includes organic and natural CPG brands, health and wellness companies, BIPOC- and women-owned businesses, large corporations and nonprofit organizations, myWHY is focused exclusively on serving purpose-driven organizations and game-changing industry leaders. We also strive to empower our clients to be aware, authentic, and accountable–ensuring their initiatives and practices are consistent with diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) commitments, messaging, and positioning, as we consider D.E.I. to be core to our agency’s DNA.
When collaborating with clients, we always make sure to view our partnership and the end-resulting deliverables through the lens of our “B.R.A.V.E.” values:
Be real, authentic, and transparent.
Respect all team members, viewers and communities.
Ask questions–focus on what could be, not what has already been done.
Value details.
Empower each other to create marketing with integrity and be the change we wish to see in the world.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are a resourceful and passionate self-starter. You are a proactive and curious individual who is energized by working in a team environment and is committed to delivering every detail with precision for the clients you support. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- You are passionate about public relations and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- You desire to develop and nurture relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements for clients across various platforms.
- You have a “can-do" attitude and are willing to take on new tasks and projects. You ask questions when needed and approach your work with curiosity and interest.
- You enjoy supporting team members and respond positively to client and team requests. You proactively ask team members when you need help, expertise and counsel.
- You are a true multitasker, delivering work on or ahead of schedule, alerting team members in advance if a deadline is at risk and striving for consistency and accuracy in all deliverables you and the team manage.
- You are reliable and organized, and you are a master at covering monitoring, tracking, and reporting. If needed, you are fearless in requesting help prioritizing your workload when faced with conflicting deadlines.
- You are open to feedback, you respond positively to new ideas and ways to approach your tasks.
- You have a passion for advancing D.E.I. efforts for brands and businesses.
- You can perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others.
- You are adept at creative thinking and idea generation, honing your craft every day.
- You display the ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
- You respectfully take direction from supervisors and managers and proactively contacts team members to seek expertise and counsel.
Duties and Responsibilities
Media Relations:
- Assists multiple client teams in media relations and execution of PR programs.
- Monitors, tracks and reports editorial and social media coverage for multiple clients.
- Finds and flags stories while monitoring media and suggesting opportunities to client teams.
- Identifies pitching opportunities.
- Develops accurate lists of the most appropriate journalists and bloggers for outreach.
- Maintains and updates existing media lists.
- Writes and proofreads media materials and pitches.
- Coordinates and executes media mailings with the agency’s account executive.
- Researches industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to inform strategic recommendations and campaign planning.
- Pitches media as assigned.
Agency Support:
- Provides weekly news reports as assigned.
- Provides general administrative support to the account management team, including scheduling client interviews, preparing presentations, and managing client files.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date project documentation in agency’s Asana software, including meeting notes, status reports, and client correspondence.
- Oversees document management and organization.
- Supports agency content development and marketing efforts.
- Communicates regularly and promptly with team members so everyone is updated and in the loop.
- Leads the preparation of monthly client reports, ensuring team members share all insights appropriately.
- Takes initiative in providing support in new projects, e.g., summarize meeting notes or conduct research for missing information.
- Takes initiative to help co-workers on projects
THE PERKS WE SHARE WITH YOU:
- Medical Benefits Package—vision, dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, disability insurance
- PTO and Mental Health Days - Separate mental health days from PTO, which includes vacation/sick time/and 13 paid time off for holidays
- Matched 401K
- Flexible working arrangements (i.e., primarily working from home), occasional travel for client media support, client office visits and meetings
myWHY Agency, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
Job Description
The Account Coordinator position provides entry-level support for multiple account teams. Work includes owning client coverage reports, developing media lists, monitoring trends, reviewing publications, tracking stories, supporting media relations, attending client onsite media interviews, and aiding in project management.
THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM:
- A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Journalism, PR or Communications, or one to two years of related experience and at least one year of PR internship experience.
- 2 - 3 years experience (this can include internships). A PR agency background and experience with social media and digital communications are preferred.
Salary
$35,000 - $45,000
Location
Chicago
Chicago, IL 60615
How to apply
Emerald-Jane Hunter
emerald@mywhyagency.com