Public Relations Account Coordinator

In this role, there’s never a dull moment; the AC will have the opportunity to learn and grow a number of skills from technical writing and advertising buys to working with the media and creating social campaigns. The AC will work on numerous projects and will provide support to the entire public relations team, assisting with multiple clients and events and performing administrative functions as needed. The AC has superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and successfully work on multiple tasks on an ongoing basis. Essential Responsibilities / Duties • Managing daily client coverage monitoring, clipping, and media placement reports • Maintain successful relationships with key media members • Conduct research in multiple industries • Develop and manage media contact databases • Attend in-person meetings and events with client, when appropriate • Write press kit documents as well as news releases, pitch letters, bylines, website content and blogs for Big Sky PR and its clients • Develop internal documents such as manuals or handbooks • Assist in drafting proposals, copywriting and proofreading • Assist with press tour and trade show schedules and appointments • Assist with the development of weekly, monthly and quarterly PR reports • Keep abreast of each client’s industry, competition and coverage • Develop social media campaigns, draft, organize and schedule content for Big Sky PR and its clients • Conduct outreach activities in public settings including canvassing, representing client projects at community events, and material distribution to stakeholder groups and community partners • Provide client communication support as requested • Management of public hotline during business hours including fielding calls and questions from the public about client projects • Maintenance of project communication logs and organization of public input collected • General administrative duties as needed such as greeting clients, answering phones, office errands, or light housekeeping Interpersonal Skills Develop and maintain productive, trusting relationships with clients, stakeholders, elected officials, members of the media, and other influencers with whom he/she may sometimes interact. Requirements • BA/BS in Communications/Marketing/Public Relations/Integrated Marketing or related field • Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of products, as well as familiarity with or the capability to quickly learn internet tools • Strong written and verbal communications • Social and digital media experience and an interest in learning and employing the latest tactics • Strong initiative and work ethic; exacting attention to detail • Ability to work independently • Teamwork mentality and a capacity to work on multiple projects throughout the course of a day or week • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to be flexible • Capabilities with design/photo and video software, and popular website platforms are beneficial but not required • Able to set up for and staff events, which requires lifting 30 pounds and standing for several hours; able to comfortably walk several miles in a day in order to complete canvassing or other material distribution duties.