Account Coordinator (Contract)

GCI Health•New York, NY

2d•$35,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Account Coordinator at GCI Group, you will be working across multiple marquee accounts in various disease areas. In this role you will be central to keeping our daily operations running smoothly; a reliable task manager who contributes directly to our overall account programming. We’re looking for someone who can be an all-around team player, supporting both the internal team and the external client. The role will initially be a 4-month contract with the opportunity of turning it into a full-time role.

Requirements

Relevant internships or campus experiences that demonstrate an interest in communications, marketing, public relations, digital media, or a related field.
Hands-on experience managing projects or deadlines through internships, part-time jobs, student organizations, or classwork.
Exposure to content creation such as drafting social posts, writing assignments, campus publications, or supporting creative projects.
Experience working in teams, whether through group projects, campus leadership roles, volunteer work, or athletic involvement.
Familiarity with digital tools such as social media platforms, Google Workspace/Microsoft Office, or basic project management tools gained through coursework or internships.
Client service or customer-facing experience (internships, retail, hospitality, etc.) that demonstrates professionalism, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in healthcare or science communications through coursework, extracurriculars, or prior internship experience (a plus, not required).

Responsibilities

Create quality client-facing communications to provide updates on media opportunities, status reports, meeting notes, campaign summary reports and general account activity reports.
Work with internal service departments (e.g., media, digital, design), external vendors, news media, other agencies and account staff members to service the client.
Monitor traditional and social media to create informative reports on coverage and conversations relevant to the client’s business.
Develop error-free and thoughtful media materials, including media lists and social media posts.
Handle basic research of each client’s business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base. Be an encyclopedia for the team and the client on current news and industry trends.
Create and maintain media lists and facilitate routine media inquiries.
Support the team’s relationships with external audiences (media, third-party constituencies, etc.) to convey the client’s message.
Help secure media interviews and coverage and coordinate specific events and promotions for the client(s).
Listen well and actively contribute to meetings and projects. Use brainstorms and internal meetings to practice contributing and presenting concepts to a group and share your creative point of view.
Participate in agency Learning and Development opportunities as appropriate and as agreed upon with your manager.