Account Coordinator – Food and Beverage

Hunter

Account Coordinator responsible for executing client PR/social projects in the food and beverage sector. Collaborating with team members to drive awareness and engagement, managing various client accounts.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with team members to implement client PR/social projects
Develop timelines and manage deadlines
Advise team members on developments; proactively update the team on status
Determine the need for support staff assistance for projects/program elements and manage support staff during execution
Assist with execution of client press events and serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site
Coordinate and set-up meetings, product shipments, product inventory, team/client files, etc.
Attend client calls and meetings, as determined by a supervisor
Conduct traditional and social media relations outreach
Demonstrate an understanding of the media landscape, including social media, and how to use these to drive brand awareness and engagement for clients
Create media lists, develop editorial calendars, engage with reporters and bloggers, secure media placements
Build relationships with traditional and social media contacts on behalf of the agency and clients
Monitor program results and compile media coverage reports
Research ideas for client programs to determine feasibility
Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs
Begin to develop strategic/creative thinking skills
Actively participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked
Participate in agency projects and events
Assist in compilation of awards presentations
Assist with research for new business and business renewal opportunities, as directed by a supervisor
Develop and foster relationships with suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like
Up to one (1) year of experience in a public relations agency/digital agency or similar position
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive health and dental insurance plans
401K company match
generous PTO
hybrid work model
work from anywhere in the US policy (up to four weeks a year)
year-round staff training and development curriculum
staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry

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Hard Skills & Tools

media relationssocial media outreacheditorial calendar developmentmedia list creationreportingstrategic thinkingcreative thinkingevent coordinationproject management

Soft Skills

team collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsproactive updatingresearch skills