Account Coordinator, Media Relations
About The Position
AIIR, a communications and experiential agency that helps health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands sharpen their story, build credibility, earn trust, and accelerate growth through strategic communications, media relations, creator partnerships, brand activations, and performance marketing, is seeking an Account Coordinator, Media Relations to join its New York team. This role will support the development and execution of media relations strategies across a growing portfolio of health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. The Account Coordinator will work closely with agency leadership and client teams, contributing to media outreach, storytelling, reporting, events, and day-to-day account execution while building strong relationships with clients and members of the media.
Requirements
- One to three years experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications (agency, in-house, or a combination)
- Confident as client and media relations facing
- Sharp proactive and reactive media relations instincts
- Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for storytelling and building relationships with the media
- Entrenched in health, wellness, fitness, and performance (athletes and enthusiasts strongly encouraged to apply!)
Nice To Haves
- Athletes and enthusiasts strongly encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing media relations strategies and campaigns
- Draft and distribute press materials including pitches, press releases, and media alerts
- Conduct media outreach to secure placements in print, digital, and broadcast outlets
- Conduct and secure new media opportunities with content creators and influencers, podcasts, and YouTube
- Design and support client events while hosting media and VIPs
- Monitor media coverage and create client-ready reports and recaps
- Maintain and update media lists and databases
- Support client account teams with research, administrative tasks, and meeting prep
- Oversee reporting with support of entry-level staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
