PR Account Coordinator

Mission North is a strategic communications agency for influential companies to build, protect, and renew their impact. Market-shaping brands like Brex, Google, Mozilla, Snowflake, and Zoom have turned to us to navigate change and accelerate impact at every stage. Our award-winning culture of curiosity allows us to attract the best communicators and mobilize them around tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our stories about breakthrough innovations and movements—and the iconic teams behind them—have influenced hundreds of billions of dollars in market value. 

Join our vibrant communications agency dedicated to nurturing dynamic professionals seeking a career embedded in purpose and impact.

We live our values. 

As a benefit corporation, we’re committed to making a positive difference through our work, culture, and community investments.  

• We give back 2% of profits, 2% of our time, and 2% of partner equity to support causes in our local communities, and have invested more than $2 million through grants, donations, and pro bono services. 
• Through our cross-industry fellowship and sponsorship initiative, Foster the Future, we’re creating pathways for the next generation of communications leaders.
• Diversity, belonging, and equity are woven into our business and culture. We continue to advance our policies and practices to foster a more progressive organization and industry.

Here’s what you would be doing day-to-day:  

• Provide support to all team members across every core PR program
• Build influencer databases by researching media and bloggers
• Coordinate launch and tour logistics
• Develop proficiency in media landscape on accounts
• Scan media, analysis, and metric reporting
• Manage industry and competitive news monitoring program
• Support on new business
• Assist in the development of proactive editorial pitches and other written communications

Qualifications include:

• 0-1 year of PR experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field required
• Excellent organizational, communications (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Genuinely passionate about the technology industry
• Experience working with clients (prior agency experience is a plus, but not required)

 Bonus points for any of the following:

• Technology prowess with blogging and working with reporters
• Knowledge in any of our practice areas:
  - Growth (Retail/Marketing/Sales tech)
  - Trust (Cyber Security)
  - Fintech
  - Life Sciences
  - Future of Work
  - VC
  - Future Stack

What makes us Mission North?

• We’ve built an award-winning culture of curiosity and experimentation. Mission North is a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, ranking #3 in its inaugural PR and Brand Strategies category.
• We foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth, supporting employees in their professional development.
• Recognition for hard work is at the heart of our culture, with opportunities for advancement and rewards.
• We invest in our people, offering a competitive compensation package, profit sharing, 401K matching program, professional development stipend, and comprehensive benefits.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. 

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Mission North. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills and prior relevant experience. 

Mission North cares about you and your overall well-being, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.

Pay Range:  Expected Salary range depending on experience: $50,000-$65,000, not including year end profit sharing bonus.