Account Coordinator: Faith-Based Non-Profit

Pinkston • Falls Church, VA

5d • $52,000 - $57,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Coordinator position is a role that exposes emerging talent to the foundational aspects of public relations and communications at Pinkston. This position has a unique focus on supporting faith-based non-profit organizations. An Account Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, building media lists, pitching to and working with members of the press through written and verbal communication, as well as staying updated on current events and relevant news. Account Coordinators assist as needed with writing press releases and other written materials for clients.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
• Comfortable working with a broad range of clients, including faith-oriented or Christian non-profits and other religious organizations.
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Robust interpersonal skills and demonstrated interest in working with clients
• Ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor
• Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of relevant communications and/or marketing experience
• Public relations or communications internship experience
• Public speaking experience
• Previous communications work with non-profits and/or faith-based organizations

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain lists of media contacts
• Prepare new angles for pitching based on the relevant news cycle
• Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media, and phone
• Secure interviews and media opportunities
• Edit and assist with press releases and other written materials
• Organize and track client media interactions
• Sustain awareness of various media platforms and understand audience profiles
• Build relationships with media contacts

Benefits

• company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans
• employer-funded life insurance
• HRA
• short-term disability plan
• Optional long-term disability
• Optional additional Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• generous holiday and vacation policies
• paid parental leave
• paid volunteer time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree