[Hiring] Account Coordinator @VenturePR

Role Description

The Account Coordinator plays a key role on our PR team, supporting client success through sharp organization, strong media relations skills, and reliable day-to-day account management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has deep experience building high-quality media lists, loves pitching, and brings a proactive, “jump-in-and-own-it” mindset.

Location:

• Remote (PST strongly preferred)

Availability:

• Must be willing and able to join late-evening calls with China-based clients as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Support & Administration
  • Prepare polished weekly call agendas for multiple accounts and manage all call invites.
  • Book conference rooms and coordinate logistics for client meetings and interviews.
  • Take clear, actionable notes during client calls, flagging priorities, deadlines, and follow-ups.
  • Maintain accurate and organized client folders, coverage grids, activity trackers, and reporting documents with consistent version control.
  • Support client reporting by compiling coverage summaries, analytics, and performance highlights.
• Media Relations
  • Research, build, and update robust media lists tailored to client industries, storytelling angles, and target audiences.
  • Pitch trade, consumer, tech, and business media with strategic, compelling angles.
  • Monitor editorial coverage in real time using tools such as Google Alerts, Muck Rack, and TVEyes.
  • Develop and flag timely editorial calendar opportunities, ensuring context and background information is clearly articulated.
  • Identify HARO and Qwoted opportunities, providing relevant background and crafting thoughtful, compelling submissions.
  • Clip earned media coverage and maintain client clip books.
• Research, Programs & Opportunity Development
  • Support award and speaking programs by researching opportunities, managing deadlines, and preparing submissions.
  • Demonstrate ability to research and develop conferences, seminars, and speaker placements that align with client strategies.
  • Conduct general industry, competitive, and trend research to support client and internal needs.
• Tools & Systems Mastery
  • Demonstrate proficiency with internal research and monitoring tools (e.g., Muck Rack, TVEyes).
  • Manage and update client monitoring terms and ensure alerts are functioning properly.
• Professionalism & Team Contribution
  • Consistently meet deadlines and deliver work that requires minimal edits.
  • Show initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to take on new tasks and challenges.
  • Build strong relationships internally and externally through effective communication—both written and verbal.
  • Serve as a collaborative team player, contributing positively to our culture and supporting team success.

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and account management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated mindset.

Requirements

• Willingness to work late-evening calls with clients in different time zones.
• Proficiency in research and monitoring tools.

Benefits

• Hands-on media experience.
• Access to senior leadership.
• Opportunities for professional growth.