We are looking for a high-energy professional whose open communication and empathic personality makes them an outstanding teammate. If you have a passion for food, travel and hospitality and are constantly seeking knowledge and first-hand experiences that will move you closer to your goals, then keep on reading. If your creativity and sense of humor keep you smiling even when your “to do” list is larger than a diner menu, then we'd like to talk!
An Account Coordinator is an entry-level position that serves as the organizational heartbeat of a B+B account team while serving as a client liaison. As an Account Coordinator, you are responsible for administrative support and duties for accounts while receiving training and development of skill sets for public relations, marketing activities and programming. You must consider yourself fast-paced and flexible - from high profile projects to administrative work and internal brainstorms, no two days will ever be the same.
Candidate MUST be comfortable working remotely. Though we are remote for the time being, the candidate will need to live in or around the NYC metro area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Work:
Research and development of press lists using Muckrack and established internal lists
Develop media relations skills; gain a sense of media types, sources and how they relate to client’s business
Understand the needs of media outlets, responding to incoming and companywide queries providing appropriate follow up, as assigned
Researching client folders for relevant information to circulate appropriate assets to solidify coverage, as assigned
Attend lunch and dinners at clients and with journalists (accompanied by supervisor) – may involve follow up and minor pitching to journalists as a result
Assist with all client events – coordination, logistics, vendor relations, production
Work on LEAP projects, as assigned
Administrative:
Responsible for delivering regular status reports with correct formatting and appropriate verbiage to clients within established timeframes including media and status updates -- daily, weekly and monthly as necessary
Manage press clips including compiling, distributing client press alerts/end of day recaps, etc.
Coordinate media interview requests, photo session orchestration, media reservations, etc.
Schedule client calls/meetings and creating accompanying recaps
Media monitoring to include research tied to competitors, trends and pieces where clients may have appeared
Maintain client press kits/assets; reaching out to clients and requesting most recent menus, new photography, etc. on an ongoing basis
Continual updating of project trackers in programs such as Asana, ensuring all assigned tasks are included with status updates
Respond in a timely and professional manner to all client requests or account needs
Track and code hours worked via Function Fox
Other administrative duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Assemble information for seasonal, ingredient, holiday, etc. round up pitches; assist with company-wide releases, as assigned
Provide monthly update to B+B digital team and editorial team regarding client happenings, wins and other details; write content for B+B owned channels as assigned
Answer incoming calls and field them accordingly
Prepare rooms for in-office client meetings
Participation in brainstorms
Sign for packages and delivering them to respective staff
Assist Office Manager, as necessary
Manage interns as assigned
Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field or equivalent experience
Internship in the food, beverage, travel or lifestyle industry
Must be personable, enthusiastic, punctual and a hard worker
Excellent communicator with solid attention to detail
Strong written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, effectively multitask and prioritize time
Extensive skills in MS Office, Google docs or similar database and any graphics programs
Working knowledge of social media networks (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Success in effective client service
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