Job Title: Public Relations Account Coordinator

Department: Public Relations (PR)

Reports To: Public Relations Director

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Job Summary

The PR Account Coordinator assists Account Executives with the day-to-day management of accounts. They support the entire public relations team, assisting with multiple clients and events to ensure the smooth running of all daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gather and compile background information and analyze as needed.
  • Maintain status reports for all assigned accounts, detailing completed work, ongoing tasks, and all relevant information necessary for accurate reporting.
  • Proofread materials and adhere to client standards and protocols.
  • Ensure that all projects progress according to plan and deadlines, alerting the team to potential issues before they arise.
  • Assist in the development of content such as press releases, media advisories, or blogs.
  • Maintain and update a variety of files, reports, and media coverage clips.
  • Participate in the development of media lists and help maintain lists to ensure accuracy.
  • Assist in media relations efforts including identification of target reporters, outreach, following up, and tracking.
  • Help support social media content development, monitoring, and posting.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Team-oriented with a “get things done” attitude
  • Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, grammar, and structure
  • Ability to multi-task with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong critical thinking (analytical and creative), business acumen, and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Major in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field preferred
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Internships at an agency or with a consumer brand preferred

Here are just a few reasons you’ll love LAVIDGE

When you join our team, you can expect solid work-life balance and fulfilling career potential in one of Phoenix's most recognized and well-respected agencies. We’re proud to be an inclusive company that celebrates diversity, and we appreciate the value it adds to our agency.

  • Competitive pay with opportunities for growth.
  • Remote-first work environment with flexible schedule.
  • Low medical insurance premiums, with additional coverage available at an incremental cost, including family medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employer-paid life insurance, with the option to purchase additional life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability plans.
  • Employee wellness program designed to support your physical, financial, and overall health journey.
  • Employee mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with issues that may negatively affect performance and productivity.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with automatic enrollment.
  • 401(k) Plan with 100% vested annual Safe Harbor contribution.
  • Generous and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), offering 15 days immediately upon your start date to help you establish and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additional PTO days increasing with tenure.
  • Opportunity to celebrate and commemorate eight paid federal holidays.
  • In addition to your regular PTO and paid company holidays, enjoy a paid Winter Break each year, from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day.
  • Beautiful office for collaboration with colleagues and clients with free underground parking.
  • Semi-annual office supply gift cards to keep your remote work environment running efficiently.
  • Generous Professional Development Policy including paid memberships to professional organizations to expand your knowledge base and increase your expertise.
  • Professional Development Coaching: Whether you're looking to sharpen your leadership skills, uncover your strengths, or gain a fresh perspective on your career journey, this benefit is designed to empower you.
  • The LAVY Awards recognize and reward excellence.
  • Fun Committee and team-building events to foster collaboration within the agency.
  • LAVIDGE has been named Arizona’s Top Advertising Agency and one of the state’s Best Places to Work.
  • We’re committed to our community. Employees are encouraged to use up to 16 hours per year of paid company time to volunteer with charitable organizations through LAVIDGE IMPACT.

More about LAVIDGE

  • LAVIDGE was founded in 1982, and we've grown to become one of Arizona's largest and most innovative agencies.
  • Our mantra is "Strategically loud. Authentically human." We lead with strategy and humanity in everything we do.
  • We're invested in you and your professional growth. Is it cliché? Yes. Do we mean it? Also yes. We want you to succeed, and we'll do what we can to help.

Interested in applying?

Tell us your story and what you can bring to the team by sending your resume and cover letter to careers@lavidge.com.

 

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