Public Relations Account Coordinator (2024 Graduates Apply Here)

LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. Together we create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology, consumer lifestyle and media companies like Waabi, Climeworks, and On Running. We are looking for a storyteller to join our team. LaunchSquad is working in a flexible, hybrid environment. We are open to remote work candidates for this opportunity.

LaunchSquad Account Coordinators are growing public relations practitioners. They are active participants on three public relations accounts supporting day-to-day program activity. They are responsible for learning their clients’ businesses and services, developing their writing and media relations skills and helping teams reach collective team goals.

We're actively recruiting for the Account Coordinator role now through July of 2024. This opportunity is for 2024 college graduates.

Account Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to writing, media/industry research, news monitoring and tracking, reporting and general account support. In this position Account Coordinators will receive direct on-the-job training from senior leaders. As skills and knowledge progress, they will get increasing responsibilities and new opportunities for growth on teams.

If you're a 2023 grad or earlier please apply to the Account Associate role listed on our website.

Requirements

• Interest in building a career in public relations and strategic communications
• Ability to stay organized and achieve goals across competing projects and deadlines
• Proficient writer and editor
• Demonstrably strong customer service skills
• Passion for consuming the news and following media trends
• Effective facilitator of information and reliable collaborator on teams
• Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to take initiative in executing agreed-upon goals and responsibilities
• Track-record of sustained, high-quality work in fast-paced environments

Salary & Benefits

• Account Coordinators are salary, non-exempt and are eligible for overtime pay. The salary range is $44,000 - $48,000.
• Six month introductory training program for college graduates
• Fully covered health benefits including vision and dental
• 401K matching program
• Generous paid family leave
• Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off
• Sabbatical leave
• Wellness stipend
• Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
• Virtual first, work from anywhere
• People and community oriented with in-person team gatherings