Account Coordinator (Aerospace and Defense)

Who We Are and What We Do

At Distinctive Edge, we believe every action should be backed by purpose. We are business builders. Our purpose is to help visionary leaders tackle big problems, tell their stories, scale their organizations, and prepare for exit so they can reinvest capital and resources for their next innovation. From protecting infrastructure and organizations through cyber-defense to improving transportation technology, ensuring critical goods are delivered on time, defending our national security, and enabling space exploration - our clients are literally changing the world.

Our mission is to help these leaders solve business problems and achieve goals, and the tools of our trade are strategic communications, public relations, events, and marketing. We are a rapidly growing public relations agency focused on aerospace, national defense, and industrial sector clients.

The Ideal Candidate

We're searching for an organized and detail-oriented communicator who is passionate about national security and ready to launch their career as our Account Coordinator. In this role, you'll provide essential support to account managers and work directly with key clients on day-to-day account activities.

To be successful in this role, you need to be the type of person who takes ownership and deeply cares about the success of the place you work, and the clients you serve. You must be comfortable jumping into new sectors and getting up to speed quickly, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Above all, we need someone with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude who is ready to jump in and help with whatever is needed to ensure client success—no task is too big or too small.

• Coordinate meeting scheduling, maintain calendars, and ensure all team members and clients are properly informed of upcoming commitments.
• Take detailed notes during client meetings, internal strategy sessions, and conference calls, then distribute meeting summaries and action items.
• Assist in setting up new client accounts, file organization, and communication systems setup.
• Conduct industry research on competitors, trends, media contacts, and potential opportunities for clients in the federal space.
• Support the development of communication and marketing materials such as press releases, fact sheets, social media content, and email campaigns.
• Assist with content creation and scheduling across platforms, ensuring alignment with the overall brand messaging.
• Help manage email marketing campaigns and social media accounts using tools such as HubSpot and Sprout Social.
• Maintain and update media lists, contact databases, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Support drafting blog posts and social media content under the guidance of senior team members.
• Monitor and compile marketing metrics and media coverage for client reporting.
• Make minor updates and edits to client websites using WordPress.
• Provide event support, including vendor and venue research, logistics coordination, attendee tracking, material preparation, and on-site assistance for government conferences and industry events.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as invoice tracking, expense reporting, and file management.
  

• A minimum of 2-4 years of communications, marketing, public relations, or related experience. Federal government, public sector, or government contracting experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Basic familiarity with marketing tools and platforms (CRM systems, social media platforms, content management systems).
• Experience with tools like HubSpot, Sprout Social, WordPress, and Google Analytics.
• Strong research skills and ability to quickly synthesize information.
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and editing abilities.
• Ability to take clear, comprehensive meeting notes and follow up on action items.
• Willing to step in and support the team and client whenever needed.
• Comfortable working with remote teams across multiple time zones.
• Collaborative by nature and motivated to continue learning.
• Interest in the federal sector and government contracting landscape, with a willingness to develop subject matter expertise.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
• A quiet, distraction-free environment for on-camera meetings during standard working hours.

At the core, we are looking for a team player who will jump in and do whatever is needed for the success of the client and our agency. This hire will play an important role in supporting the growth and success of our agency. This is the second agency our owner has started, selling her first agency, Leverage PR, after successfully scaling it. She is looking to grow and scale another firm and is looking for an organized, motivated professional to join her team.

While this is a full-time W-2 position, we are open to part-time or 1099 contractors for the right fit.

What’s in it for You

Growth. While this position is mainly client-facing account management work, there is a long-term growth opportunity both within the agency and in this rapidly growing industry. The owner is looking for a team member interested in helping scale and grow the firm. This is an environment where your growth will only be limited by the results you produce.

Competitive Pay. Salary to commensurate with experience. Business development commissions. Bonuses, which increase according to hours billed.

Work from Home. Austin, TX based required; however, the role will be mainly remote. Travel is likely less than 10% of the time.

Paid Time-Off. Three weeks paid vacation plus standard holidays.

Retirement Benefits. 401(k) with competitive company match.

Medical Benefits. Multiple BCBS health plans are available, with 100% of BCBS Silver plans covered or a low-cost Platinum plan offered based on employee choice. 

For more information visit: https://distinctiveedge.partners/about-experts/about-us/

*To apply, please submit a cover letter and writing samples to ashley@distinctiveedge.partners. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.