Account Coordinator (Public Relations)

LOCATION: Caliber provides a remote workplace model with access to co-working office space for employees who would like a change of scenery or an opportunity to meet with local colleagues. Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the U.S.

About Caliber

Caliber is a strategic marketing communications firm that helps companies tell their story and connect with key stakeholders. We partner with established industry leaders and rising entrepreneurial organizations within financial services, fintech, insurtech & proptech. 

About the Role:

We are looking to hire a PR enthusiast to join our team as an Account Coordinator. As an emerging PR professional, the ideal candidate will play a key supporting role engaging constructive daily support and developing their knowledge of media relations to build the brands of our clients as well as supporting our firm. The annual salary range for this position is $40,000 to $45,000 + bonuses + benefits. In this growing role, the Account Coordinator will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the financial services, and technology industries that we focus on. 

Our team represents a talented and inclusive workforce. If you're looking to work with a supportive team of PR pros who value flexing their creative muscles while producing excellent work (and having fun at the same time) - check us out! The right candidate will thrive in a mid-sized agency environment where they will be part of a growing team in a fast-paced and supportive work environment.

About your responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Public Relations support 

• Researching reporters and building targeted media lists (through databases and online research)
• Researching and creating editorial calendars 
• Compiling market research and industry data sheets 
• Compiling and managing awards, events & speaking opportunity lists 
• Distributing pitches and performing media follow-up to secure placements 
• Coordinating media interview logistics 
• Drafting interview briefing documents for clients 
• Participating in and documenting client conference calls 
• Monitoring and logging client media hits 
• Compiling client news round-ups 
• Support in managing social media activity for the firm and for clients Copy editing on pitches, press releases, and various other marketing and PR content and messaging 
• Entry-level writing responsibilities that will grow over time 
• Support the overarching client needs of the team, serving as a key point person for any projects as they arise outside of the assigned client group, including: 
  • Research, editing, or drafting of content on behalf of clients outside of those assigned 
  • Maintaining updated media lists across the team and clients, ensuring updated contact information is available for all media outreach efforts 
  • Compiling and reviewing client and team reporting and media metrics 
  • Regular reading of key media outlets, to ensure continued expansion of knowledge of the financial services and technology (fintech, proptech, insurtech) spaces

About Our Ideal Candidate

• One year minimum relevant experience in PR, fintech or related field
• Intellectual curiosity about businesses and how strategic marketing communications plays a role in a business’ growth
• Enthusiasm for fintech and financial services
• Solutions oriented with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Passionate communicator with great presentation skills
• Team player, supportive and considerate of others
• A student of the media – identifying new publications, writers and relevant topics

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caliber Corporate Advisers is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.  Encompassing all our employment practices, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  At Caliber, we are storytellers by craft and embrace each other’s unique stories by nature.