Public Relations Account Coordinator (New York)
The Public Relations Account Coordinator supports client teams in executing PR plans for luxury travel clients by managing media pitching, client communications, and social media monitoring. This entry-level role involves compiling reports, attending client and media meetings, and participating in agency activities within a hybrid work environment in New York City.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing (Luxury Travel).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level Public Relations Account Coordinator role supporting luxury travel clients on behalf of a confidential client. You will join a fast-paced PR team in Manhattan and help execute media relations, client communications, and agency initiatives. The position operates on a hybrid schedule (approximately 3 days in-office per week).
- Support client teams by responding to client requests and tracking deliverables
- Monitor media alerts and client social channels for coverage and opportunities
- Actively pitch targeted media and assist with press outreach
- Compile weekly and monthly clip books and prepare flash/status reports
- Draft meeting agendas, take notes, and follow up on action items
- Book travel and manage logistics for press trips and media appointments
- Participate in agency brainstorms, staff meetings, and client calls
Key Responsibilities
- Account management: compile clips and reports, support client meetings, attend media events as directed
- Client activities: act as a day-to-day client contact (with supervisor oversight), provide proactive communication and meeting input
- Media activities: draft press releases and pitches, build targeted media lists, conduct media appointments, participate in press trips
- Agency responsibilities: contribute to brainstorming/new business, represent the agency at events, model enthusiasm and positive team morale
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field
- Relevant internship experience or ~1 year of PR experience—agency experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms and basic media monitoring
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced client-service environment
Why This Role
- Entry-level opportunity to grow PR skills on luxury travel accounts
- Hybrid schedule based in Manhattan, NY (office presence ~3x/week)
- Hands-on experience with media pitching, press trip logistics, and client-facing work
Other Details & Hiring Notes
- Employment will be with a confidential client; Careertakes is assisting as the third-party recruiter
- The confidential client is unable to support visa sponsorships at this time
- Respectfully, no recruiters please
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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