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Public Relations Account Coordinator

Brea, CA ยท On-site

$4.25K - $4.50K/mo

Our boutique public relations agency is seeking a full-time public relations Account Coordinator to join our team. This position is an ideal fit for someone with a degree in communications and an ...

Public Relations Intern

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$16.50 - $22/hr

Company Description NYC based Public Relations Agency specializing in Food, Wine and Spirits Public Relations Agency specializing in Food, Wine and Spirits looking for a Public Relation intern at ...

Public Relations Intern

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

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$14 - $18.50/hr

Part-Time Public Relations Intern BPM-PR Firm, a top-tier boutique PR agency headquartered in NYC, specializes in Fashion, Beauty, Celebrity, Lifestyle, and Events, while also working across various ...

Fashion Public Relations Intern

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Company Description Dietch PR, established in 2001, is a full service fashion and lifestyle public relations agency headquartered in the Arts District of Los Angeles. Specializing in editorial and ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for public relations agency in the United States is $83,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $97,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in a Public Relations Agency, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, a background in public relations or communications, and often a relevant degree. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, press release distribution platforms, and social media management systems is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and relationship-building skills help professionals stand out in agency environments. These abilities are essential for crafting effective campaigns, managing client reputations, and navigating the fast-paced, ever-changing media landscape.

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Public relations professionals in agency settings often juggle multiple clients simultaneously, which can lead to fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable workdays. Balancing the unique needs and expectations of each client while adhering to tight deadlines is a frequent challenge. Additionally, staying updated on media trends and managing crisis communications requires adaptability and strong communication skills. Effective teamwork and clear client communication are essential to overcoming these challenges and delivering successful PR campaigns.

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A public relations agency is a company that specializes in managing and improving the public image and communications of its clients, which can include businesses, organizations, or individuals. These agencies help clients build positive relationships with the media, the public, and other stakeholders through strategic communication, media outreach, event planning, crisis management, and reputation building. By crafting and sharing key messages, public relations agencies aim to shape public perception, enhance brand reputation, and support their clients' overall goals.

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CredentialsAgency credentials, certifications vary by staffBachelor's degree in PR, Communications, or related field
Work EnvironmentAgency office, client sites, remoteCompany or organization, media outlets, agencies
Employer & IndustryServes multiple clients across industriesWorks for a specific organization or company
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Public Relations Agencies provide services to multiple clients, managing media relations, campaigns, and branding. Public Relations Specialists work in-house for a single organization, focusing on internal communication and brand management. Both roles require strong communication skills and media knowledge, but agencies offer broader client exposure, while specialists focus on their organization's reputation.

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Infographic showing various Public Relations Agency job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,626 per year, or $40.2 per hour.
Public Relations Account Coordinator

Public Relations Account Coordinator

Firecracker PR

Brea, CA โ€ข On-site

$4.25K - $4.50K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Note, we are only hiring applicants who are available to work physically at the Brea office. If you are not in this area, please do not apply.

Our boutique public relations agency is seeking a full-time public relations Account Coordinator to join our team.

This position is an ideal fit for someone with a degree in communications and an internship or previous position in client relations.

Bonus if the candidate has done work for technology companies.

Hard work and innovative thinking will be rewarded. This is a challenging position that will require thinking outside the box to serve our clients in the best way possible.

Employees enjoy health insurance, 401K matching, regular bonuses, free snacks and beverages.

Required skills include:

-Experience (internship or through school program) with communications/PR

-Impeccable writing, spelling and grammar

-Exceptional interpersonal skills

-High EQ (not IQ, EQ)

-Positive disposition

-Extremely detail-oriented

-Tenacious

-Able to think outside the box, creative problem-solving

-Strong with Microsoft Office and or Google Docs/Sheets

-Strong research abilities

-Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision

Job Responsibilities include:

-Primary communications with client for account management purposes: updates, tasks, strategy, planning, review.

-Interface with clients to gather needed information or material for PR/marketing

-Oversee all clientโ€™s project dashboards on Asana, ensure they are accurate and updated

-Create monthly reports for clients

-Set up monthly review calls as needed

-Gathering of statistics for reporting purposes

-Researching media contacts, background, contact info

-Social media work as needed

-Miscellaneous tasks as they come up

This is a fast paced job that requires extreme attention to detail and quick follow up from our office. The ability to stay organized and follow up with tasks is critical to success.

Company Description

Firecracker PR is a boutique public relations agency that helps brands get known.