Account Coordinator, Arts & Culture

ABOUT BERLINROSEN 

BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, fine arts, education, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications. We have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be  named #1 on Observer’s PR Power List for three consecutive years, PR Week's Outstanding Large Agency (2023),  PRNews’ Large PR Agency of the Year (2021) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes’ latest Best PR Agencies in America list.  

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE CITIES TEAM

Our Cities team helps visionary organizations and advocates who are working to shape complex strategies for mission-driven institutions; win policies for fairer cities, racial equity and economic opportunity; increase access to affordable housing and expand infrastructure; and help champion innovative architecture and design projects.
We help visionary companies in the arts, architecture, design, higher education and real estate that are shaping the future of cities. We are working in partnership with some of the most forward-looking institutions in and around NYC, including the Juilliard School, Princeton University Art Museum, Queens Museum, Lincoln Center, BAM, 92NY, Brooklyn Public Library, and Fotografiska, among many others.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Coordinator to join the Cities team. This position provides a unique opportunity to begin building a career with a talented and motivated team working with clients that are shaping the future of New York and beyond -- from the built environment and design of the future, to the cultural institutions that make our city one of the most dynamic and exciting urban environments on earth. You will support a variety of strategic communications plans by owning media relations, project management and writing tasks. The position is ideal for candidates with internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications, journalism, or the arts. Excellent writing and organizational skills are a must.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Cities team is in office 2-3 days per week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Coordinator on the Cities team, you will…

• Implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts
• Pitch and place media stories across local, regional and national outlets 
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, and communications plans
• Oversee day-to-day communications with clients, including staffing weekly calls, developing press recaps and participating in crisis communications, as necessary
• Manage work streams across multiple accounts in the arts and culture sector

Essential skills:

• Internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the international art world, with an emphasis in North America and Europe
• Interest in PR specifically within the arts and culture space
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

Compensation philosophy: BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.  

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $65,000.

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Mental health assistance with company-sponsored memberships to Talkspace and Calm
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Generous paid time off (PTO) 
• 20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 day for your birthday, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 11 holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
• Employer-funded life insurance
• Discounted annual bikeshare membership
• Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work

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