PR Account Coordinator - Boston or Austin

Job Summary:

Kickstand, a global, full-service PR firm, is looking for an Account Coordinator to join its team in Austin. This position is great for recent college grads. Previous experience (full time or internship) is a strong plus, but not required.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing agency and gain a leadership position across a variety of clients. Candidates should be tech-loving self-starters looking to grow and take on new challenges. We're helping the next generation of innovative technology companies around the globe get to market and grow. This is a role that rewards organization, attention to detail, enthusiasm and drive. Successful Account Coordinators are eager to learn and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, with a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.

This is a full-time position based in Austin, TX and candidates that apply should be based in the Austin area as well.

Account Coordinator responsibilities include:

Client Relations & Account Support:

• Support multiple agency accounts, both consumer and B2B
• Draft and send agendas and action items for weekly client calls, working with account team to ensure accuracy of updates and details
• Ensure speed and accuracy across all client correspondence
• Creation of media lists and ownership of ensuring all media lists are kept fully up to date
• Assist in the creation of client reports, including coverage reports detailing coverage and team activities
• Attend and actively participate in client meetings
• Regular drafting of short and long-form content, including press releases
• Media relations support, including:

• Monitoring the media for breaking news; developing an understanding of the media landscape and applying that knowledge
• Developing relationships with key media contacts

• Responding to client and inbound media requests
• Support in identification of proactive coverage opportunities (ad hoc and ongoing)
• Assisting in the preparation of briefing materials for secured client interviews

Team Support:

• Work with account leads on administrative tasks for the team
• Attend agency and industry events
• Participate in team brainstorms, as well as in training and planning sessions
• Help develop and grow a strong agency culture

Requirements

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic knowledge of print, broadcast and digital media
• Interest in technology and ability to keep abreast of industry news and current affairs
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and stay organized
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional and approachable manner
• Positive, constructive attitude
• Polished and professional
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree
• Up to one year of PR experience (accepted but not required) -- internship experience is applicable!
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint necessary, with the ability to quickly learn new tools.

Benefits

What's in it for you:

• An opportunity to join a high-growth agency and help it continue to scale
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision
• 401K + company matching
• Monthly wellness and social stipends
• Continuing education benefits
• Family planning grants, paid maternity and paternity leave, and working parent stipends
• Generous paid time off, including an on-call schedule for end of the year
• Once eligible, alternate Fridays off
• Real, meaningful work with exciting technology clients around the world
• Regular team outings
• Flexible work schedule - 100% remote.
• Real opportunity for advancement in a high-growth firm
  

Starting salary is $40,000 per year

Kickstand Communications is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Additionally, we provide equal employment opportunities to all and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.