Public Relations Account Coordinator

 

DPR Group, ( www.dprgroup.com ), a successful, full-service public relations agency with a strong track record representing high-tech companies throughout the United States, is looking to add a public relations and marketing professional for a full-time position as Account Coordinator (or Assistant Account Executive for someone with more experience) at our home office in Germantown, Maryland, just a short distance from metro Washington D.C. DPR Group provides public relations services for companies and organizations in industries such as software development, systems integration, electronics manufacturing, telecommunications, consulting, and government contractors. DPR Group offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great work environment with the opportunity to advance to assistant account executive or account executive within a few years.

 Job Description

 The Account Coordinator is an entry-level position that provides opportunities for talented, hardworking individuals to learn all aspects of the public relations field while working in a support role with Account Executives. The Account Coordinator must be a highly motivated, highly organized team player who has the ability to work effectively on a number of projects at one time. 

 

Requirements:

 

·  Bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, public relations, communications, journalism, science or a related field

·  Internship in public relations or marketing a plus

·  General interest in science and technology

·  Excellent communications skills

·  Strong writing and editing skills

·  Ability to multi-task on a number of projects in order to meet deadlines

·  Proficient in Microsoft Word  with the ability to learn new computer skills quickly

·  Must be a legal resident of the USA

·  Must be highly motivated individual who takes pride in doing his or her very best work for DPR Group and our clients

 

Responsibilities include:

 

·  Answering the phone and greeting visitors

·  Researching publications for mentions of our customers

·  Conducting research on editorial calendars, speaking opportunities, and other topics

·  Editing and distributing press releases and other documents

·  Sorting and cataloging industry publications

·  Scanning and cataloging various documents

·  Other background work as needed to support our Account Executives

·  Working to gain the skills needed to move up to the Account Executive level

 

Although the majority of our work is done from our offices, some travel to trade shows and client locations is required.

 

Salary and Benefits

 

DPR Group offers a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, abilities and special skills, plus group health insurance, a 401(K) retirement plan, and a very supportive, professional work environment.

 

To Apply

 

To apply for this position, qualified candidates should submit their applications via e-mail to: MDCareers@DPRGroup.com

 

All applications should include:

 

·  Cover letter that specifies the position you are applying for and your qualifications for the job

·  Resume

·  One or two writing samples if available

 

Thank you for your interest in DPR Group.