Account Coordinator, Social Justice Communications, NY – Fenton Communications – New York

Entry Level Opportunity
Our New York office is currently seeking a communications savvy Account Coordinator with a passion for making social change. Preferred candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in project support, research, media relations and social media campaigns in public interest advocacy or social justice communications setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Fenton has a high-energy, challenging, and supportive environment that puts its clients first while taking professional development of its staff seriously. We want staff who want to work hard, work smart and learn how to be effective change-makers.
The Account Coordinator’s primary role is to provide project support in the development and execution of communications strategies for our clients. A typical week will include a blend of project coordination and logistics, media outreach, research, copy-editing, media monitoring and participation in larger team strategy sessions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Monitor news media and social media; compile summaries of coverage
Research relevant journalists for targeted pitches and build media lists
Pitch all levels of reporters, editors, producers, bloggers
Conduct research on issue areas, online communities, media markets and new business prospects
Help create and edit press releases, advisories, pitch memos, fact sheets, op-eds, online content and other collateral
Assist with client accounting codes, budgets, projections and work plans
Schedule meetings and setting up teleconferences, as needed
Contribute to message development
Conduct communications audits using Google, Lexis-Nexis, Radian6 and other Internet tools
Help with landscape and competitive analysis research projects; gather insights to inform campaigns and communications strategies.
Organize logistics for client meetings, conferences and other events
Develop presentations and design materials using a number of digital tools, such as Keynote or PowerPoint
Proofread/copyedit documents
Participate in new business pitches as assigned
Participate in creative brainstorm sessions
Support digital campaigns, website projects and social media management
You are

Passionate and informed about social change
Naturally curious and eager to take on new challenges
Prepared to put clients first and have some customer service experience
Able to pitch and secure media placements while being an avid consumer of news
An excellent writer and editor
Resourceful and adept at shifting gears in a fast-paced work environment
An eagle-eyed researcher who leaves no stones unturned
Obsessed with the latest internet meme, what makes it so popular and how a client might ride its wave
Eager to learn, teach others what you know, and participate in a team with a collaborative style
Looking to enjoy a fast-paced and creative work place with wonderful colleagues

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement)
1-2 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated writing and editing skills
Ability to work on multiple projects
Attention to detail and organization

How To Apply
hr@fenton.com

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