Press Forward is an interdisciplinary strategic communications firm located in Vermont with a passion for the outdoors, sustainability, and active lifestyle. Our roots are in public relations, and today we assist clients with brand communications, content and copywriting, affiliate marketing, PR, and athlete and ambassador activation.

Job Description:
Account Coordinators are typically entry-level or early career professionals, with demonstrated interest in communications and marketing. Account Coordinators assist account managers and senior account managers with client relationships, research, pitching to media, and copywriting. This position has the potential to be fully remote for the right candidate, with the expectation of occasional travel to Vermont and client and industry events.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with the creation of PR and communications plans

• Develop and maintain successful relationships with key media

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client contacts

• Assist with regular client reporting: weekly, monthly and quarterly

• Regularly pitch client stories to media and follow-up on story opportunities

• Draft well-written press releases and compelling content

• Create targeted media distribution lists

• Monitor for client media coverage

• Attend occasional trade shows, sales meetings and in-person media meetings on behalf of clients, with national and potential international travel as required by client needs

• Participate in active, outdoor press events

• Have a solid understanding of social media networks and marketing

• Keep abreast of each client’s industry, competition and media coverage

Experience You Bring:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills

• Demonstrated interest in diverse range of industry and cultural media (including magazines, online news, podcasts, and other sources)
  

• Demonstrated interest (which could include volunteer or internship positions) in the outdoor industry, marketing fields, or media 

We value diverse life experiences; if your professional or educational background does not precisely match our suggested experience, we’d still like to hear from you if you think you would be a good fit for the company and position. 

Compensation:
Account coordinator salaries range from $40,000-$48,000, depending on experience, in addition to a monthly HRA contribution, dependent care FSA, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer contributions, and generous PTO. 

To Apply:
Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to kf@pressforward.agency. Be prepared to provide three references. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.