CRIMSON, a dynamic Detroit-based integrated marketing and public relations agency, is seeking a full-time public relations account coordinator. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or journalism, previous internship(s), and/or 1-2 years of professional PR experience. The account coordinator will work closely with the VP of Strategic Communications to help implement PR strategies and various PR activities and tactics. Our modern, bright, open-concept office in a historic building is just a few blocks from Campus Martius Park in the heart of downtown Detroit. Our team of creative communications, marketing, web, brand, and social media pros has worked with local, national, and global brands, including B2B and B2C clients and a variety of for-profit and non-profit organizations, foundations, and associations. Please read on to see if you’re a fit for this role!
Responsibilities Include:
- Writing press releases, media pitches, and other key client content
- Researching reporters, media outlets, and client-related topics
- Scheduling and attending account meetings, creating meeting agendas, and taking meeting notes/action items from client calls/meetings
- Creating media coverage reports and media lists
- Some social media work may be needed, as well as other agency duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or a similar major
- Excellent writing and organizational skills
- Experience with Google Suite, media monitoring (TVEyes, Meltwater, Cision, Muck Rack, etc.), and/or related public relations tools preferred
- Creativity, strong work ethic, dedication, and desire to learn and grow in the position and the public relations field
- Candidates from recent graduates to those with two years of experience are encouraged to apply
Benefits:
- This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Monday & Wednesday are mandatory days in the office.
- Competitive benefits package
- 401k match
- PTO & Sick time provided
- Salary: $45,000
Our Story:
The CRIMSON name pays respect to the namesake of our agency founder (Mort Crim), but represents the next generation of the agency. CRIMSON isn’t a color, but it colors the purpose of the brands we serve.
With 30+ years of agency experience, we are also the collective sum of each of our people. We are the personal familiarity of a boutique firm with the legacy of international big-brand and big-idea leadership. Our core values focus on operating with purpose, as collaborative and innovative leaders who lead with empathy and authenticity.
We take the fruit of our clients’ labor seriously and grow it from the ground up. We paint the surface to transform it into something unexpected.
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