Account Coordinator

Account Coordinator, Public Relations

Keadjian Associates, a leading strategic communications and management consulting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking a full-time account coordinator to begin work immediately. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer with an interest in a career in public relations or public affairs.

Keadjian is one of the fastest-growing, midsized agencies in the country. The agency also celebrates one of the lowest co-worker turnover rates in the industry, with teammates joining and staying for many years to build their careers.

As an independently owned firm, Keadjian Associates is able to reward our stellar teammates by offering competitive salaries, an unmatched discretionary bonus program for performance and excellent benefits.

Our team is based out of the Walnut Creek headquarters. We offer the flexibility to work primarily from home, contingent on business and client needs. Two days a month, we meet in-person to work with our teams at our Walnut Creek office. If business needs warrant, we forecast our team may convene one day a week for team building, training, mentoring and more.

Additionally, from time to time, travel may be required to participate in client meetings or events, and to attend team building, training and mentoring events.

Responsibilities:

• Draft high-quality materials (e.g., talking points, press releases, fact sheets)
• Create and update Excel graphs and charts (e.g., project trackers and timelines) to track program goals and commitments
• Develop materials with an eye for language and tone; ensure messaging optimizes the client’s brand voice and engages our audiences
• Participate in client meetings, draft meeting notes and track action items
• Support account lead and team in daily activities

Qualifications:

• Exceptional writing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment switching seamlessly between multiple projects, turning things around in record time while also paying close attention to the crucial details (i.e., grammar, spelling, consistency of message, etc.)
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal supervision
• Highly motivated self-starter who can also work collaboratively
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Major in English, journalism, public relations or a related subject is preferred

Expected Salary: Besides industry-leading benefits including end-of-year profit sharing and a performance bonus program for eligible employees, this position's annual base salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 (approximately $24 to $29 per hour). The starting salary will be based on several factors, including years of experience, type of relevant experience, education and more.

Additional Benefits and Compensation: Keadjian Associates has a discretionary bonus program for eligible employees. Bonuses are awarded based on performance and contributions, in the Company’s sole discretion. In addition, the Company has a 401(k) Program that, when eligible, will contribute a percentage of the employee’s annual total compensation to their plan. Lastly, the Company has group health, dental and vision insurance coverage for its eligible employees, and the Company pays one hundred percent (100%) of its employee’s premiums for the offered medical benefit plans.

The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or eliminate any of its employee benefits at any time, consistent with applicable law.