Account Coordinator

Pinkston • Falls Church, VA

10d • $52,000 - $57,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Coordinator is an early-career role introducing emerging talent to public relations, earned media, and communications. The role focuses on media outreach and relationship-building, including creating media lists, developing pitches in response to relevant news, and communicating with press contacts through written and verbal channels. Account Coordinators also assist with writing and editing op-eds, press releases, and other materials, and organize and track clients’ media interactions. The position is based in Falls Church, Virginia, with 0–5% travel. The stated salary range is $52,000–$57,000.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• 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

• College graduate with up to one year of relevant communications and/or public relations experience.
• Public relations or communications internship experience.
• Public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain media lists of contacts.
• Develop new pitching angles 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.
• Stay aware of media platforms and understand audience profiles.
• Build relationships with media contacts.
• Assist with writing responsibilities related to op-eds and press releases as needed.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-funded life insurance, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and short-term disability plan.
• Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with annual employer contributions regardless of employee participation.
• Hybrid work model allowing employees to work from home up to 30% of the time.
• Generous holiday and vacation policies.
• Paid parental leave.
• One additional week of paid volunteer time off to support a 501(c) nonprofit of the employee’s choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level