Account Coordinator

About you:

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, creative and strategic thinker that will support marketing and promotional campaigns in the Chicago office of a leading, national agency. Crafting innovative events and executing flawless campaigns for clients in the entertainment industry is a daily standard, along with social media and relationship marketing. If you thrive in a creative, fast-paced agency environment and love entertainment, we want to hear from you!

Marketing & Promotional responsibilities:

• Assist on ideation and execution of general market campaigns for a portfolio of clients in the entertainment industry
• Assist with local events, screenings, and press tours
• Develop and maintain relationships with media, promotional contacts, market influencers, community leaders, and grassroots organizations
• Plan and staff events from start to finish, including creative and logistical execution at high-traffic festivals and events
• Prepare research, recaps and reports for clients under multiple deadlines
• Create copywrite for pitches, talking points, and social media
• Support multiple account leads at once and provide guidance to interns who support account execution

Public Relations responsibilities: 

• Assist with talent interviews, press tours, and publicity stunts
• Create social media initiatives that complement campaigns and drive awareness online
• Develop and maintain relationships with bloggers/influencers and college press
• Monitor media outlets and submit press breaks to clients 

General responsibilities include:

• Develop strong client relationships and always meet client deadlines and exceed expectations
• Assist with general office duties- mail, supplies, deliveries, equipment, etc. 
• Help to manage daily office intern activities & responsibilities 
• Prepare and ship materials as needed for client needs
• Transport materials/supplies as needed for grassroots events and press days 

Qualifications:

• 1+ years full time or relevant intern experience, preferably in the entertainment industry
• Bachelor degree in marketing, communications or public relations preferred
• Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of clients and projects at the same time
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Stellar written and verbal communications skills to effectively influence press, promo partners, general public audience and all levels of internal staff
• Weekend and evening availability to work events
• Interest in the latest platforms, apps, influencers and trends in social media
• Knowledge of local area including media outlets, events and organizations, and have reliable transportation
• Vaccination against Covid-19 is a requirement for this role

What we offer: 

• This position will be eligible to participate in the standard benefits offered to full-time employees of Allied Global Marketing (medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance as well as 401k and PTO). We also offer 10 company paid holidays. 

At present, all staff work at least 2 days per week in person at our office in Chicago. The remaining days are worked remotely on company provided hardware. This is subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BASED IN OUR CHICAGO, IL OFFICE AND REQUIRES SOME NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAY WORK BASED ON FILM RELEASES, EVENTS AND THE NEEDS OF CLIENTS.