PR Account Coordinator

We are Archetype

Setting the standard for the next generation of global agencies, Archetype partners with category creators and industry leaders to build the world’s most magnetic brands. We are 600 curious and creative individuals in 20 offices around the world that work together knowing that our clients’ success is our success.

Archetype is nothing without the people who drive us forward, so we’re always on the hunt for new creative thinkers, expert problem solvers, passionate storytellers, and all-round good eggs. Together, we’re an agency that values collaborative working alongside autonomy, where flexibility is as important as reliability.

While our presence is global, our local market knowledge drives how we think, operate and deliver in-market, because our clients sit at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate ambition. Curiosity is encouraged. And we value kindness above all else.

The Role

At Archetype, Account Coordinators (ACs) are tasked with administrative and foundational support activities, including research, tracking media coverage, reporting, taking meeting notes, etc.

While AC is a junior role, they have outsized visibility into what’s happening across the account. ACs are on point for industry and coverage monitoring and should be proactively sharing shifts in the media and industry landscape. They demonstrate excellent attention to detail and practice reviewing and polishing deliverables before flagging them for review.

Great ACs will start to tie these responsibilities together: managing workloads from beginning to end, anticipating team and client needs, identifying opportunities to stretch (such as taking the first draft of pitches), beginning to build media relations skills, and demonstrating an increased understanding of clients’ industries. Under the direction of more senior team members, the AC will progressively gain direct exposure to clients.

At a minimum...

• Coordinators always keep their eyes on the news, identifying opportunities and challenges and why our clients should pay attention.
• They keep up with internal and client communications in Slack, knowing where to go for information or status updates.
• They understand what proactivity means at Archetype – constantly suggesting great ideas that keep us meeting client needs in more places; they’re self-starters who take initiative, raise their hand, and jump in where needed.
• First drafts of pitches, emails, etc. are consistently well-written – thorough, accurate, creative, and insightful; ACs are gaining writing exposure by drafting pitches, awards, and speaking submissions.
• ACs manage their workload – they get the job done well and on time and communicate often with their teams. If a deadline is in jeopardy, it’s flagged in advance so adjustments can be made.
• Curiosity is the name of the game. ACs raise questions and issues in channels and offer appropriate actions, tapping others when they need a hand or can’t find the answer.

In this role, you will bring...

• At least one year of experience in marketing or communications, internships excluded
• Prior experience in a client facing role
• Prior experience within the technology industry (consumer, enterprise, security, etc.) preferred
• Strong writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Residency near one of our main offices (San Francisco or New York City)

And in return, Archetype offers...

• A competitive compensation package, including:
• Annual salary range of $53,000 - $63,000
• 401k with match
• Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
• Paid mental health benefits
• Unlimited paid time off (minimum of 4 weeks strongly encouraged)
• Paid sabbatical after every 6 years of continuous employment
• 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure
• Paid short-term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
• Archetype Academy, mentorship, and other programs to support career development
• A transparent, collaborative, and inclusive working culture

Why Archetype?

We’re now a Certified B Corporation in North America. As a B Corp, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. We are committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work. We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn, inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference.

If you meet some but not all of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you. We value unique backgrounds that bring new perspectives to our team, and know that many skills can be adapted or acquired. Strategic communications and marketing requires creativity and problem-solving, and we know that a diverse team of individuals with differing backgrounds brings out the best work.

Archetype is committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work. We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference.