Public Relations Account Coordinator

Who We Are

Founded in 2010, Violet PR has grown to become one of the top boutique PR firms in the country by helping clients that are making a positive impact on the world. The industries we serve include economic development; real estate, architecture and engineering; and social good.

Whether it’s rebranding a city, drawing attention to a revitalized neighborhood, or promoting a new sustainable development, Violet PR helps clients make a difference. Through a combination of news stories, social media and compelling content, our Montclair-based boutique public relations firm helps clients attract more dollars and supporters.

In the last three years, Violet PR has won over 40 national and regional awards for PR excellence including the Silver Anvil for “Best Boutique Agency” from PRSA in 2024, and one of Inc. magazine’s “Best Places to Work” in 2023 and 2025. Violet PR is a Certified Woman Owned Business (WBE), a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise, and a PR News Top 100 “Agency Elite” PR Firm.

Violet PR creates economic opportunity through award-winning media relations campaigns, compelling content and high impact thought leadership. Our public relations agency helps clients attract more dollars, investors and supporters through our unique approach the storytelling. Our vision is to amplify organizations, voices and ideas changing the world. We are tenacious storytellers who find and shine the spotlight on leaders, places and spaces.

Violet PR Core Values

• We are committed to excellence in our work.

We are not average. This means serving clients and journalists with the speed and quality they require. When we run into roadblocks, we take the initiative to persevere and ultimately secure wins on behalf of our clients and our agency. We do not quit when we are down.

• We are one team.

We celebrate each other's successes and help others when they run into trouble or hit roadblocks we succeed individually when our team and company succeed. We respect each other and take responsibility for our work so that we don't burden others.

• We are lifelong learners, readers and explorers - we keep tabs on the latest news and trends.

We are never finished growing. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow - and we celebrate new and creative ideas. We improve ourselves daily to continue to be the best in our field.

• We Own It.

We take ownership of our work, actions and commitments. We hold ourselves accountable to our clients, our colleagues and the high standards we set as an agency.

• We take a client-first approach.

We are highly responsive and care deeply about our client goals. We collaborate with our clients and add value through our own thoughts and ideas to guide them to help uncover the best opportunities.

• We do serious work and have a seriously good time doing it.

We enjoy our work and one another and although we work hard, we never lose sight of the fun and camaraderie that fuel our creativity and keep our team spirit thriving.

About The Role

As we continue to grow our organization, we are looking to add an Account Coordinator to our team!

Violet PR is seeking a full-time PR professional to support our growing boutique PR firm based in Montclair, NJ. We’re looking for a fun, energetic go-getter who’s passionate about news, writing, media relations and social media. The new hire will support a diverse range of clients in fields including economic development, commercial real estate, and professional services. We are a hybrid company working from our Montclair office three (3) days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Researching and drafting news releases, pitches, fact sheets, media advisories, social media content, etc.
• Researching target media lists using Cision and the Internet; working with the team to come up with new ideas to reach targeted media outlets
• Pitching media by email or phone to national, regional and trade journalists, across print, broadcast and online
• Social media management, including implementation of social media campaigns for multiple clients on platforms including LinkedIn.
• Researching speaking opportunities and editorial calendars for client opportunities
• Monitoring media coverage and reporting results to the wider team and clients

Job Requirements:

• 1-2 year of PR agency or journalism experience, or relevant internship experience.
• Bachelors degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field
• Exceptional work ethic and motivated to excel in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in public policy, economic development and real estate.
• Detail oriented and able to coordinate/participate in numerous projects in an organized manner.
• Ability to work well within a boutique team in a fun, collaborative and creative setting.
• Social media experience with launching/maintaining successful campaigns implemented using LinkedIn.

Salary range $45,000-$50,000