About Venture Public Relations
VPR is a boutique, high-impact PR agency specializing in media relations, strategic communications, and thought leadership for innovative consumer, lifestyle, and technology brands. We pride ourselves on being collaborative, creative, and results-driven, delivering smart strategy and standout coverage for clients who value partnership.
At VPR, you’ll work in a supportive environment where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and growth is taken seriously. You’ll gain hands-on media experience, access to senior leadership, and the opportunity to sharpen your PR craft across dynamic industries. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, love storytelling, and want to grow your career alongside a passionate, tight-knit team, this is the place for you.
About the Role
Location: Remote (PST strongly preferred)
Availability: Must be willing and able to join late-evening calls with China-based clients as needed.
The Account Coordinator plays a key role on our PR team, supporting client success through sharp organization, strong media relations skills, and reliable day-to-day account management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has deep experience building high-quality media lists, loves pitching, and brings a proactive, “jump-in-and-own-it” mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Client Support & Administration
- Prepare polished weekly call agendas for multiple accounts and manage all call invites.
- Book conference rooms and coordinate logistics for client meetings and interviews.
- Take clear, actionable notes during client calls, flagging priorities, deadlines, and follow-ups.
- Maintain accurate and organized client folders, coverage grids, activity trackers, and reporting documents with consistent version control.
- Support client reporting by compiling coverage summaries, analytics, and performance highlights.
Media Relations
- Research, build, and update robust media lists tailored to client industries, storytelling angles, and target audiences.
- Pitch trade, consumer, tech, and business media with strategic, compelling angles.
- Monitor editorial coverage in real time using tools such as Google Alerts, Muck Rack, and TVEyes.
- Develop and flag timely editorial calendar opportunities, ensuring context and background information is clearly articulated.
- Identify HARO and Qwoted opportunities, providing relevant background and crafting thoughtful, compelling submissions.
- Clip earned media coverage and maintain client clip books.
Research, Programs & Opportunity Development
- Support award and speaking programs by researching opportunities, managing deadlines, and preparing submissions.
- Demonstrate ability to research and develop conferences, seminars, and speaker placements that align with client strategies.
- Conduct general industry, competitive, and trend research to support client and internal needs.
Tools & Systems Mastery
- Demonstrate proficiency with internal research and monitoring tools (e.g., Muck Rack, TVEyes).
- Manage and update client monitoring terms and ensure alerts are functioning properly.
Professionalism & Team Contribution
- Consistently meet deadlines and deliver work that requires minimal edits.
- Show initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to take on new tasks and challenges.
- Build strong relationships internally and externally through effective communication—both written and verbal.
- Serve as a collaborative team player, contributing positively to our culture and supporting team success.