Account Coordinator, Hospitality Public Relations
New York, NY, United States
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
M18 is a leading public relations company specializing in the intersecting fields of hospitality, real estate, and design. With a unique understanding of today's cultural, business, and media landscapes, our mission is to develop and execute strategic, high-impact public relations campaigns that engage the public with compelling and meaningful storytelling. We represent a high-profile group of the most innovative companies, projects, and people within our areas of focus. While our projects are diverse in concept, scale and location, each of our clients has a distinct vision that influences and inspires, shaping their industry and the culture at large. From pioneering hotels with award-winning food and beverage to sky-grazing residential towers that have transformed the urban fabric, we are committed to bringing their stories to the forefront.
People of color, people with disabilities, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. M18 is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
M18 is seeking an Account Coordinator to join our Hospitality team. This position provides a unique opportunity to begin your career as a communications professional while joining a talented and motivated team working with some of the leading hospitality and food & beverage projects in the country. You will support a variety of strategic communications plans by owning media outreach and supporting client and account management. This role is ideal for candidates with internship experience or personal interest in hospitality, architecture, food & beverage, and design.
Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
As an Account Coordinator, you will:
Draft public relations materials including fact sheets, meeting summaries and agendas, status reports, plus other items
Help prepare strategies, timelines, reports, and other client-facing collateral for our senior PR team utilizing Muckrack and other PR tools
Proactively monitor incoming press coverage for clients, including tracking upcoming placements
Research press opportunities and editorial calendars
Oversee meeting planning and scheduling for the senior PR team while managing media lists and other databases
Assist with administrative duties, including taking messages, organizing files, and scanning press articles
Become familiar with local, national, international, and online media outlets and writers covering hospitality and pertinent topics
QUALIFICATIONS:
Internship or other relevant experience in public relations
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Demonstrated clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
A demonstrated interest in media
Note: Interested in this role, but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply. We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.
COMPENSATION
M18 offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals.
The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience and is as follows:
Starting minimum: $45,000
Role cap: $55,000
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