Account Coordinator

The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communications agency headquartered in Columbus, OH, and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications, media, and digital landscape. Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned, and earned channels, we work together to grow brands that audiences can't help but love.

Our family of brands, Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER and TinyWins, span integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliver for clients locally, regionally and nationally.

Momentum is nothing without the people driving it. See who we are at https://theshipyard.com/culture/ before you hit apply!

SUMMARY

TURNER, a Shipyard brand, is an earned-first PR & social media powerhouse with a near 30-year legacy of storytelling that inspires connection and fuels brand love. We represent some of the world’s best destinations, luxury resorts, wellness, outdoor, and heritage brands.

We are seeking an Account Coordinator with a passion for the industries we serve, based in either our Denver office or our New York City office. We currently work from our offices on a hybrid schedule, two days per week in office.  

At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.  

Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Monitor, track, and report coverage for an assigned portfolio of accounts 
• Help prepare meeting agendas, notes, and recurring reporting deliverables based on client needs 
• Assist with developing professionally prepared materials which include, but is not limited to, media alerts, photo captions, media/influencer pitches, media briefs/bios, and fact sheets 
• Support account organization, including managing project software to ensure the team has clear assignments and deadlines logged 
• Participate in brainstorming strategic and impactful angles, initiatives, and activities 
• Assist with multicultural campaign support 
• Support the team and grow skills for outbound media relations: developing media lists, researching outlets and reporters, drafting pitches under supervision. May also assist with product management, inventory, sample pulls, and requests 
• Research and evaluate influencers for partnerships and seeding opportunities 
• Assist with research assignments 
• Co-plan client media tours and local market visits as needed 
• Support booking travel for media familiarization trips and brand immersions 
• Other tasks to support the PR team as needed, such as support in wrap-up reports for campaigns and events 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 0-2 years equivalent work experience in an Account Coordinator or similar role 
• Strong writing and editing skills, with an epic attention to detail 
• A voracious appetite for consuming media content across industries and platforms with special attention to trends and how outlets are structuring their content 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• The ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment 
• The ability to anticipate team and client needs and proactively assist 
• Solid project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple accounts 
• Proficiency in AP Style 
• Familiarity with Meltwater, Muck Rack, Critical Mention, and cloud-based tools is a plus 
• A social-first mindset  
• Prior experience through an internship or similar work experience  

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $50,000 - $55,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience
• Open PTO
• Paid sick time, as applicable by location (annually)
• Flexible work hours and remote work days
• Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401k program with employer matching
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee bonus referrals
• …and lots more!

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship