PUBLIC RELATIONS ACCOUNT COORDINATOR - LOS ANGELES (Hybrid)

Are you looking to join a hungry and humble team of thinkers, creators and achievers? You’ve come to the right place.

Jackson Spalding is an award-winning PR and marketing agency that helps brands stand out to move those who matter most.

Fiercely creative and strategic, we work alongside our clients to help them connect with their audience and reach their goals. Jackson Spalding was built on the principle that there had to be a better way to run an agency. That means that we stay curious, have an open mind and ask questions to make sure we consistently achieve excellence with integrity.

ABOUT JACKSON SPALDING 

Jackson Spalding is a public relations and marketing agency that helps brands break through to earn measurable audience attention, affinity and action. Through its integrated PR, digital marketing, advertising, brand strategy and creative services, the agency helps organizations better share their stories. Jackson Spalding was founded in 1995 with a vision to be the most trusted and respected agency in the industry and is proudly independently owned. With offices located in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles and Athens, Ga., Jackson Spalding’s clients include celebrated brands like Chick-fil-A, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Google, L.L. Bean, Orkin, Primrose Schools, and Toyota, among others. Jackson Spalding was recognized as one of the best PR agencies in America by Forbes in 2022, has been featured on Best Places to Work lists, and has earned awards ranging from the SABREs to ADDYs.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage own workload, organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively and meeting deadlines consistently. 

• Effectively execute timely media monitoring and reporting daily. 

• Pitch news to media 

• Help manage media relations and logistics for b2b and b2c clients. 

• Build and maintain media lists and database. 

• Mine for story opportunities in a timely way. 

• Conduct research on clients, trends, competitors and compile in a clear, concise manner. 

• Develop new content for internal and external publication. 

• Assist in development of PR campaign project plans and written materials including press releases, media statements and talking points

• Write and edit content and press releases with accuracy and speed

EDUCATION

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field of work. B.A. in Communications or related field

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 1-2 years of agency public relations experience or internship preferred 

• Experience in project management and execution of PR campaigns, including development of project briefs or utilization of project management tools. 

• Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Excellent attention to detail, strong proofreading skills and ability to multitask and execute through to completion. 

• Self-motivated and self-directed working style. 

• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage (local, trade and/or national) and passion for media relations.

• Relevant knowledge of local media, national news, and industry trends.

• Experience with and understanding of PR and marketing concepts and practices.

• Willingness to follow industry trends and an interest in learning/engaging with developing trends and methods.

• Outstanding communication and writing skills and knowledge of AP style. 

• Working knowledge of social media

• Consistently meets deadlines. 

• Can build client-facing and internal presentations with little oversight/editing. 

• Can effectively present small portions of presentations to clients and proactively develops their personal style and presence. 

• Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating calm under pressure.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We believe that great work starts by taking care of our people. Below are just some of the benefits we provide the JS team.

• World-class health care insurance
• Profit sharing
• Unlimited sick days
• 401k match personal financial planning
• Flexible work environment: This means that for roles where it makes sense, you’ll have the option to spend some of your time in our incredible workspaces (when it's safe to do so) and some of your time working remotely – whether from home or elsewhere.
• Pay Range: $41,600 - 48,500 (Commensurate with experience)

EEO

At Jackson Spalding, we embrace and celebrate our differences. They are what inspire, unite, and motivate us to strive for a better way. In alignment with our purpose to cultivate meaningful relationships rooted in mutual respect, we are dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging throughout our agency. Jackson Spalding is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  

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