Public Relations – Account Coordinator

## Position Summary

The Account Coordinator position exposes emerging talent to the foundational aspects of public relations, earned media, and communications. An Account Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, building media lists, pitching to and working with members of the press through written and verbal communication, while staying updated on current events and relevant news. Account Coordinators also assist with writing responsibilities such as op-eds and press releases.

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## Additional Details

**Status:** Exempt Salaried
**Work Location:** Falls Church, VA
**Travel:** 0–5%

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## Role Responsibilities

– **Create and maintain media lists** of contacts
– **Prepare new pitching angles** based on relevant news cycles
– **Pitch stories to media contacts** by email, social media, and phone
– **Secure interviews and media opportunities**
– **Edit and assist with press releases** and other written materials
– **Organize and track client media interactions**
– **Maintain awareness of media platforms** and understand audience profiles
– **Build relationships with media contacts**

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## Requirements
## Skills & Qualifications

### Required

– **Undergraduate degree or relevant experience** in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
– **Strong research, writing, and editing skills**
– **Robust interpersonal skills** and interest in client-facing work
– **Ability to adapt to change** and meet deadlines
– **Professional demeanor**
– **Alignment with Pinkston’s values**

### Preferred

– **1–2 years of communications or marketing experience**
– **Public relations or communications internship experience**
– **Public speaking experience**

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## Culture

– **Tenacity in all tasks**; commitment to excellence in deliverables
– **Drive to exceed expectations**
– **Ability to see the broader client narrative**
– **Collaborative spirit**; values teamwork and constructive feedback
– **Awareness of impact** on internal teams and external stakeholders

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## Who We Are

Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.

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## Benefits

Pinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability. Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance are also available.

Pinkston provides a 401(k) retirement plan with annual employer contributions regardless of employee participation.

The company promotes a collaborative in-person work environment while supporting work-life balance through a hybrid model allowing up to 30% remote work. Additional benefits include generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and one week of paid volunteer time off for service with a 501(c) nonprofit of the employee’s choice.

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## Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinkston is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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