About Sprouthouse
Sprouthouse began in 2012 as Polished Pig Media, a localized public relations firm headquartered in Charleston, SC. Over time, we have adapted and expanded both our footprint and our offerings to reflect the shifts in the marketplace. Today, we are a full-service agency of over 25 team members. We’re headquartered in New York City with additional office locations in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charleston, Nashville, and Washington, D.C., servicing clients not only in those cities, but also in many other communities we know and love. Through creative services, strategic storytelling, and fostering meaningful connections, we serve as our clients’ most passionate advocates and help them achieve their goals.
Sprouthouse believes that a broad range of ideas, life experiences, and backgrounds enriches our workplace, contributes to innovative thinking, and attracts talented people. We are committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We are eager to welcome team members who share this belief as we strive to create an environment that reflects the rich cultural and racial diversity of our communities.
About the Candidate
Sprouthouse is seeking a self-motivated, creative and highly conscientious, organized individual to serve as Account Coordinator. Recent college graduates with public relations, marketing and communications degrees and relevant internship experience are preferred. Candidates with strong writing skills and initiative are very desirable. Communication expertise, outstanding time management skills, and a passion for public relations and social media are essential to success in this position.
About the Job
The Account Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the account management team by planning and executing public relations strategies, social media campaigns, and managing client needs in a timely and high-quality manner. Account Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Public Relations/Marketing
- Develop media lists for client announcements and press outreach
- Write pitches, announcement releases, newsletters, and press materials on behalf of clients
- Secure print and online coverage for clients through targeted media outreach and pitching
- Communicate directly with media and social influencers on behalf of Sprouthouse and its clients
- Track all press coverage, clip press hits, and create monthly activity reports
- Coordinate photo shoots, fact-checking, and other correspondence with media
- Manage logistics of clients’ event participation
- Create and maintain events/awards/speaking engagement calendars for clients
- Stay up to date on current events, news, and industry trends relevant to Sprouthouse clients as well as the media and public relations industries as a whole Draft copy for media kits, websites, brochures, and other marketing materials Contribute to strategic positioning and messaging documents
Account Coordination & Team Collaboration
- Attend and take notes at internal, client, and new business meetings and phone calls
- Prepare meeting and call agendas for clients Execute tasks and projects to support client initiatives, such as reporting and database maintenance
- Participate in brainstorms and strategy meetings Help coordinate day-to-day client activities for assigned clients, including researching, planning, implementing and evaluating activities, paying careful attention to deadlines and client goals
- Maintain frequent contact with clients and continually strive to strengthen relationships with them
- Support account management team to advance the strategic goals of the client
- Help delegate to interns as necessary
Skills/Characteristics
- Excellent communicator
- Eagerness to learn Skilled writer Proficient multitasker
- Social media savvy
- Resourceful
- Extremely organized
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Team player
- Integrity and reliability
The Perks
- Generous number of vacation/personal/sick days per calendar year
- Work remotely in some locations
- Travel expense reimbursement
- Team outings and retreats
- Wellness stipend
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible parental leave
- Professional development fund
- Health & dental insurance
Important Information:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or other relevant field
- Experience: 0-2 years
- Travel: Minimal to moderate
- Other: Some nights and weekends required
- Location: Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville, New York City, or Washington, D.C.
