Account Coordinator - Entertainment

This is a Full Time Job

This team member will support a range of client accounts that may include a mix of work across television, film, the creator economy, events, and consumer technology. The ideal candidate enjoys variety in their day, is comfortable working across different types of clients and priorities, and is eager to learn.

The Account Coordinator is responsible for handling the day-to-day administrative aspects of account management, including scheduling, research, and media tracking. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, foresight, and the ability to multitask, ask questions and navigate through a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop PR expertise, learn from senior staff, and contribute to the success of our clients' PR campaigns and initiatives.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a fast-paced environment, with some background in communications or public relations, ideally in an agency setting. Candidates should be tapped into pop culture, entertainment industry news, and social media. The ideal candidate has some working knowledge of media monitoring tools (Cision, MuckRack, etc).

Key Responsibilities:
• Schedule internal and external meetings/calls with meticulous attention to detail
• Centralize and manage account assets and press materials including digital press kits, comprehensive press reports, and media lists
• Prepare client meeting agendas and take comprehensive notes
• Track daily media coverage using various media monitoring tools
• Generate press reports for internal and external distribution
• Draft client press opportunity briefing sheets and itineraries for review
• Conduct industry and client research as instructed by account leads
• Stay informed of industry news in entertainment/business/advertising trades and social media
• Join internal brainstorms and gradually contribute proactively
• Provide on-site support for client media engagements as needed, including conferences, speaking opportunities, red carpet premieres, launch events
• Facilitate phone and in-person interviews between clients and media
• Receive training in pitch drafting and media outreach strategy, at manager's discretion

Key Competencies:
• Professional, polished demeanor and an enthusiasm for learning
• Effective time management and awareness, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
• Team-oriented with a positive and collaborative working style
• Proactively tackles responsibilities and communicates effectively with the team/manager
• Ability to manage up by anticipating team/account needs and providing clear task/project updates as well as confidence to ask questions
• Genuine interest in the work and media landscape, as well as building relationships
• Strong attention to detail, including spelling and grammar; excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Efficient multitasking across multiple accounts and communication channels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Metro PR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and all other applicable laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.