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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 while staying updated on current events and relevant news. Account Coordinators assist as needed with writing responsibilities around op-eds and press releases.\nAdditional Details\n Status: Exempt Salaried\n Work Location: Falls Church, VA\n Travel: 0-5%\nSalary Range: $52k - $57k\nRole Responsibilities\nCreate and maintain media lists of contacts\nPrepare new angles for pitching based on relevant news cycle\nPitch stories to media contacts by email, social media and phone\nSecure interviews and media opportunities\nEdit and assist with press releases and other written materials\nOrganize and track client media interactions\nSustain awareness of various media platforms and understand audience profiles\nBuild relationships with media contacts\nRequirements\nSkills & Qualifications\nRequired\nUndergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field\nStrong research, writing, and editing skills\nRobust interpersonal skills and demonstrated interest in working with clients\nAbility to adapt to change and meet deadlines\nProfessional demeanor\nAlignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles \nPreferred\nCollege Graduate with up to 1 year of relevant communications and/or public relations experience\nPublic relations or communications internship experience\nPublic speaking experience\nCulture\nPossesses a sense of tenacity in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables\nCommitment to excellence and drive to exceed expectations\nSeeks to see broader story of client work and understand how individual work contributes to a greater narrative\nPossesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork and has strong ability to give and receive feedback and instruction\nAwareness of how actions impact internal organization and external stakeholders\nWho We Are\nPinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.\nBenefits\nPinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan. Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available. Pinkston provides a 401k retirement plan and contributes to each employee’s retirement annually regardless of employee participation.\nAt Pinkston, we believe great things happen when people come together and are committed to building a collaborative in-person work environment. Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that gives team members the opportunity to work from home up to 30% of the time. 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