Account Coordinator

SourceCode Communications•New York, NY

12d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SourceCode is an award-winning communications firm serving consumer and B2B technology brands. The Account Coordinator is an active, collaborative member of client account teams and provides foundational support while taking on meaningful responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth. The role is suited to a motivated professional with 0–1 years of PR experience or a strong internship background. The position is hybrid and NYC-based, balancing remote work with collaboration at the company headquarters near Penn Station. Employees work in the office Tuesday through Thursday and remotely Monday and Friday. The listed salary range is $50,000–$55,000.

Requirements

0–1 years of PR experience or a strong internship background.
Foundational understanding of PR agency operations and basic familiarity with industry tools such as Muck Rack.
Understanding of how the media operates and a demonstrable background in building targeted media lists and pitching journalists, influencers, or analysts.
Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to research a business or industry and develop a well-crafted position on a relevant topic.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.
Ability to communicate workload clearly, proactively manage deadlines, and reset expectations when necessary.
Curiosity, creative problem-solving ability, willingness to figure things out, and openness to trying approaches beyond one-size-fits-all strategies.
Ambitious, adaptable, hard-working attitude; ability to think on your feet, meet strict deadlines, and contribute to a growing team.
Ability to articulate ideas succinctly and draft accurate written materials.
Currently based in the NYC area or prepared to relocate to NYC by the official start date.

Responsibilities

Draft press releases, media pitches, and client reports, working with senior team members to refine materials.
Research and build targeted media lists using tools such as Muck Rack, support daily outreach, and pitch stories.
Track media coverage and analyze Muck Rack data to identify industry themes and trends for client reports.
Communicate with client contacts over Slack, email, and status calls; provide updates and draft client messages.
Monitor relevant daily news and identify rapid-response media opportunities.
Track speaker opportunities, awards, event calendars, and seasonal editorial calendars.
Research targeted influencers and assist with social calendar management and content creation.
Prepare meeting agendas, action items, call reports, and recap emails for team-lead review.
Coordinate and track account workflows across teams to support timely service delivery.
Contribute creative ideas in internal and client brainstorming and planning sessions.
Stay aware of client goals and KPIs, and proactively recommend action when tasks fall behind schedule.
Learn agency processes, maintain accurate time tracking, and understand the business impact of under- or over-servicing clients.
Participate actively in business development to support agency growth.
Develop writing skills, keep current on industry trends, and participate in quarterly professional development sessions.