Account Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Mekky Media Relations, Inc. Full time

Mekky Media Relations is a fast-growing, award-winning boutique PR agency based in Chicago with a diverse group of clients and contacts nationwide. Our team consists of passionate professionals from the best PR firms in the world and former journalists who work with relentless drive to achieve success for clients. Founder, Michelle Mekky, has over 20 years of experience both as a broadcast journalist and PR executive and has led award-winning marketing and PR campaigns for some of the nation’s largest brands and diverse businesses – from start-ups to global powerhouses. Mekky Media has recently been recognized by PR News, the Stevie Awards, the Publicity Club of Chicago and Crain's Chicago Business for our campaigns, achievements, as well as company culture and employee wellness programs. Mekky Media Relations has a mission of delivering true results for our clients using trusted experience, innovative ideas and personalized attention. We are a different kind of PR agency born out of the desire to provide inspiration, freedom and flexibility to our team built on six core values of passion, authenticity, trust, creativity, teamwork and commitment to excellence. Industries we represent include, but are not limited to:

  • B2B
  • B2C
  • Finance
  • Health and Wellness
  • Hospitality
  • Lifestyle
  • Non-Profit
  • Retail
  • Travel

We are going through an exciting growth phase and are looking for candidates who believe in our mission and are inspired by our core values. Mekky Media is currently looking for a talented PR Account Coordinator to support a variety of accounts. If this is you, keep reading


Overview

The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of organization and multitasking skills, demonstrate excellent listening and communications skills, and possess good relationship-building skills. You will be a key player, working with an account team to drive our clients' business growth. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Support client accounts
  • Oversee small projects as needed
  • Draft and execute media pitches; secure regular earned media placements
  • Monitor and flag reactive and potential media opportunities for clients regularly
  • Social media support for agency and clients
  • Build and maintain media lists
  • Prep meeting agendas and recaps; actively participate in client and agency meetings
  • Draft written materials including press releases, pitches, executive talking points, bylines, communications collateral, and more
  • Prepare briefing documents for media appearances
  • Media/trend monitoring
  • Build decks for client programs and agency business development/marketing initiatives
  • Build monthly client reports
  • Utilize PR and tech tools: Cision, MuckRack, Notified, Monday, Canva and more


Requirements

  • Minimum six months - two years post-grad PR agency experience required in full time intern, PR Coordinator or AAE role
  • BA or BS in related field
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, inquisitive and proactive
  • Flexible, detail-oriented, committed to professional development
  • Play a key supporting role in executing client campaigns and programs
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills; open to feedback
  • Retain feedback and apply to future projects/tasks
  • Client service oriented – strong desire to help clients and achieve client goals
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability; ability to make sound decisions
  • Proficient in AP style
  • Working knowledge of social networks and ability to assist clients and Account Managers on these platforms as needed
  • Must have a solid understanding of all forms of media, and interest in following news trends
  • Must have a passion for PR and able to think creatively
  • Must be able to work well under pressure and when facing tight deadline; thrives in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to manage projects independently as well as engage in collaborative teamwork
  • Ability to multitask and organize projects by level of priority
  • Strong interpersonal skills and highly organized
  • Willing to travel as needed for client work and business development
  • Chicago-area based hybrid position; in office in Downtown Chicago 3 days/week
  • Work authorization: United States (Required)


Mekky Media Relations is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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