Public Relations Account Coordinator (2024 Graduates Apply Here)

LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. Together we create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology, consumer lifestyle and media companies like Waabi, Climeworks, and On Running. We are looking for a storyteller to join our team. LaunchSquad is working in a flexible, hybrid environment. We are open to remote work candidates for this opportunity.

LaunchSquad Account Coordinators are growing public relations practitioners. They are active participants on three public relations accounts supporting day-to-day program activity. They are responsible for learning their clients’ businesses and services, developing their writing and media relations skills and helping teams reach collective team goals.

We're actively recruiting for the Account Coordinator role now through July of 2024. This opportunity is for 2024 college graduates.

Account Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to writing, media/industry research, news monitoring and tracking, reporting and general account support. In this position Account Coordinators will receive direct on-the-job training from senior leaders. As skills and knowledge progress, they will get increasing responsibilities and new opportunities for growth on teams. 

If you're a 2023 grad or earlier please apply to the Account Associate role listed on our website.

Requirements

• Interest in building a career in public relations and strategic communications 
• Ability to stay organized and achieve goals across competing projects and deadlines
• Proficient writer and editor
• Demonstrably strong customer service skills
• Passion for consuming the news and following media trends
• Effective facilitator of information and reliable collaborator on teams
• Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills 
• Proven ability to take initiative in executing agreed-upon goals and responsibilities 
• Track-record of sustained, high-quality work in fast-paced environments

Salary & Benefits

• Account Coordinators are salary, non-exempt and are eligible for overtime pay. The salary range is $44,000 - $48,000.
• Six month introductory training program for college graduates
• Fully covered health benefits including vision and dental 
• 401K matching program
• Generous paid family leave
• Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off 
• Sabbatical leave 
• Wellness stipend
• Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development 
• Virtual first, work from anywhere 
• People and community oriented with in-person team gatherings

At LaunchSquad, we care about our work, our clients and our community. We are a people-first company committed to making sure everyone has a great experience and an equal opportunity to grow and succeed. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, and you’re excited about our work and community, we’d love to hear from you.

LaunchSquad Vaccination Policy

All new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be eligible to start employment at LaunchSquad. To be considered fully vaccinated, a new hire must be 14 days beyond the final shot of their vaccine. (For the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, that means 14 days beyond their first and only shot. For the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, that means 14 days beyond their second and final shot.) Other vaccines may be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required by the new hire’s start date. LaunchSquad is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified candidates who are unable to receive a vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief and will provide reasonable accommodations where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so.