KolbeCo has an immediate opening for an Account Coordinator to help execute client campaigns.  Account Coordinators support in-house client teams, focus on client success, and become an integral part of canine relations within the agency.  A successful candidate will have:

• 1-2 years experience with a PR, marketing, communications or ad agency; OR 1-2 years experience in a corporate PR, marketing, or communications department
• Excellent relationship-building skills where building of trust and commitment to open, honest and straightforward communication are valued
• Commitment to a positive and organized approach to work, an approach which builds confidence and allows our team and clients to shine
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Passion for the PR and marketing industry
• An inherent love of learning, and desire to continuously grow and enhance skills
• Solid presence on social media
• Love of a pet-friendly environment and ability to operate effectively through the occasional barks and doggie recess periods
• A sense of self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in a responsibility-based culture

Are you a successful candidate?  Love PR, marketing, dogs, and a supportive team environment? Then read on!

The general responsibilities of an Account Coordinator are:

Responsibilities

• To provide research, reporting, and support to the Account team
• To execute assigned tasks associated with client campaigns
• To focus on client results and success

Tasks

• Compilation of Media Lists and Editorial Calendars for clients as requested and ongoing maintenance
• Conduct initial research for media opportunities based on daily review and present to Account Executive and Account Manager
• Obtain and manage Client media clips/articles and print samples in client files
• Tracking of all time (billable and non-billable) in the KolbeCo Timekeeping System.  Daily entry of time is expected.
• Tracking of all meetings, tasks, calls, and general client information in the KolbeCo project management system.
• Daily review of local and national media (HARO, Google alerts, etc.)
• Assist with drafting and distribution of Press Releases
• Assist with social media campaigns
• Assist with copy writing for print and online campaigns
• Work with the account team to execute various components of client campaigns
• Participate in client meetings, as appropriate
• Provide on-site support at client events, as necessary
• Consistently execute all tasks and projects on time

A Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Relevant experience in the marketing or public relations field
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong social media skills
• Excellent client relations skills and ability to work seamlessly as a member of a team
• An ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects

Professional Expectations/Continuing Education:

• Active involvement in at least one professional organization for networking and ongoing education, paid by the agency
• Active participation in agency’s community service activities and extra-curricular events
• Continued self education
• Commitment to the agency’s internal personal development model and activities

Please submit resume and writing sample to info at kolbeco dot net.