Fenton is a social change communications agency. We use the power of stories, media and technology to make the world a better place. Our clients are nonprofits, foundations and companies pioneering true sustainability. Our campaigns change behavior, advance policy, build communities and transform thinking. Using a range of communications tools—pr, advertising, social media, video, design, research and everything in between—we build campaigns that create lasting change.
Account Coordinator
The Account Coordinator’s primary role is to provide project support in the development and execution of communications strategies for our clients. A typical week will include a blend of project coordination and logistics, media outreach, research, copy editing, media monitoring and participation in larger team strategy sessions.
You are:
- A good listener and communicator
- Naturally curious and eager to take on new challenges and work towards identifying solutions to outstanding issues
- Able to participate constructively, attentively and respectfully in team meetings and group assignments
- Obsessed with the latest internet meme, what makes it so popular and how a client might ride its wave
- Able to pitch and secure media placements while being an avid consumer of news
- A good writer and editor
- Resourceful and adept at shifting gears in a fast-paced work environment
- An eagle-eyed researcher who leaves no stone unturned
- Eager to learn, teach others what you know and participate in a team with a collaborative style
- Eager to acquire knowledge of numerous issue areas
- Able to interact with clients/vendors/teams and define follow-up items and project plans – in turn, developing relationship management skills
- Someone who wants to use their smarts, exceptional problem solving skills and outstanding attention to detail to make social change
- Looking to enjoy frequent laughter with wonderful colleagues
What you’ll do at Fenton:
- Monitor news and social media; compile summaries of coverage
- Develop pitch angles
- Pitch to all levels of reporters, editors, producers and bloggers
- Help build media lists
- Conduct research on issue areas, online communities, media markets and new business prospects
- Organize logistics for client meetings, conferences and other events
- Book talent and speakers for events
- Aid in developing project and task budgets
- Help create and edit press releases, advisories, pitch memos, fact sheets, op-eds, online content and other collateral
- Media monitoring
- Conduct communications audits and other research using Google, Nexis, Meltwater, TapInfluence and other internet tools
- Help with landscape and competitive analysis research projects; gather insights to inform campaigns and communications strategies
- Support communications capacity building and training for clients
- Provide input on strategies and tactics for communications campaigns and online marketing or advocacy outreach
- Provide assistance to and coordinate new business proposals and RFPs
- Create decks using Keynote
- Participate in new business pitches as assigned
- Proofread/copy edit documents
Fenton is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to the affirmative hiring of women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ community. We strive to represent the diverse community reflected in our client work.
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