Account Coordinator - Public Affairs

Job Description

Start and grow your career at DKC!

For nearly three decades, DKC has been at the forefront of communications agencies, attracting the best and the brightest talent from around the country. Currently, we are searching for a trailblazing Account Coordinator who is ready to embark on a career in PR to join our Public Affairs team.

The DKC Public Affairs team covers a broad range of issue areas including public policy, education, real estate, the arts/design, non-profit/foundations, and corporate social responsibility. The nature of the work provides a dynamic environment where members of the team are asked to adapt quickly to a changing media landscape while working with reporters on several beats. No two days are the same, and we like it that way.

The team is energetic, hardworking, and collaborative. We work closely with DKC's other groups, including Sports, Health Care, Corporate, Entertainment, Hospitality, Data/Analytics, and our creative shop, Hangar4. We value self-starters with a curious mind and a good sense of humor, who hold client service in the highest regard.

We're looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm along with strong relationship-building skills and an ability to work effectively across all departments in the agency. Also, must have an ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and actively communicate progress and deliverables to account teams. The position is ideal for someone early in their PR career seeking to join a team that consistently delivers exceptional results through high-quality work.

Allow us to introduce ourselves:

DKC is one of the country's most innovative independent communications agencies.

We strongly believe in the mantra, work hard, play harder, WIN TOGETHER!

With a vibrant and fast-paced atmosphere, DKC prides itself on offering a culture of fun, inclusivity, and growth. From our national committees focused on health & wellness, diversity, and fun, to a hands-on approach to training and career growth, DKC offers a wide range of options for career-minded staff. Plus, we offer 401K, a generous vacation and sick day policy, the latest technology for all digital natives, and a welcoming environment that is all about perfecting the craft of communications.

Now, a little about you:
• Demonstrated media relations skills and success
• BA or defined education in marketing, PR, communications, journalism, or a related concentration
• Ideally 1 year of public relations experience, public affairs agency, and/or government experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• You love media relations, a lot
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Strict attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Responsive and proactive on timely and priority campaigns and/or tasks
• Proficient in Google Drive applications, i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides
• Proficient in online social applications i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube
• You have a 'make it happen' attitude – someone who is scrappy, creative, asks questions, provides status updates, and speaks to performance around key results
• You live and breathe 'accountability' – say what you'll do and do what you say

Department: Public Affairs
This is a full time position

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0bwjj-18-218-127-141-42 in your application.