Account Coordinator

About Us

The Monument Group is the leader of Texas-focused professional research, public relations, public affairs, corporate campaigns, and statewide on-the-ground advocacy. We navigate the diverse Texas landscape to earn public trust and market share for our clients.

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Account Coordinator with a passion for public relations to join our top-flight team. We value people who will rise to a challenge with confidence, enjoy collaboration, and appreciate opportunities to constantly learn about new issues and organizations.

The Monument Group has offices in Austin and Fort Worth. This position is based in our Fort Worth office.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous communications experience at a PR or public affairs firm or in a political/policy environment.
• Stellar interpersonal skills and enjoys community.
• Detail-driven personality.
• Has an understanding of Texas culture, business, and media environment.
• Eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Active consumer of news media and current events with an eye for PR opportunities and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Support account service teams in developing and executing PR or public affairs campaigns.
• Monitor press clips, social media, and assemble client reports.
• Draft press materials, including media advisories, press releases, messaging documents, and pitches.
• Conduct research for grassroots and grasstops programs.
• Build and maintain custom media lists.
• Proactively identify media opportunities and maintain relationships with reporters.
• Learn best practices from senior team members to expand account management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of public relations, public affairs, or strategic communications experience.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Charismatic personality with extraordinary interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Driven by attention to detail and a desire to constantly improve.
• Comfortable and confident interacting with clients.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Past political communication experience in Washington, DC, a statewide office, or a Texas legislative session will be viewed favorably, as will experience at a public relations or public affairs firm.

Recruitment Requirements

• Final-round candidates will be administered a writing test.
• This is an in-office role in Fort Worth and is not a remote position.

Benefits Summary

• Salary-based compensation.
• Quarterly bonus program.
• Health coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Mobile phone stipend.

Contact

• Email a cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples to [email protected].
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.