Date Posted:
May 29, 2026
Position Title:
Public Relations – Account Coordinator
Office/Company:
Pinkston
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07360
Reports To:
Location:
Falls Church, VA
Contact:
Salary:
Pinkston is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Account Coordinator position exposes emerging talent to the foundational aspects of public relations, earned media, and communications.Interacting with the media, building media lists, pitching to and working with members of the press through written and verbal communication, while staying updated on current events and relevant news.Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain media lists of contacts
• Prepare new pitching angles based on relevant news cycles
• Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media, and phone
• Secure interviews and media opportunities
• Edit and assist with press releases and other written materials
• Organize and track client media interactions
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Robust interpersonal skills and interest in client-facing work
• Ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor
• Alignment with Pinkston's values
Instructions:
Apply here
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. committed to diversity and inclusion.
