Account Coordinator, Real Estate

The role

This person will support strategic communications programs for high-profile clients in real estate, development, nonprofits, and urban issues. Duties include media relations, account coordination, project management, and writing.

What you will do

• Support implementation of communications strategies, creative brainstorming and campaign planning
• Pitch and place stories across local, regional and national media outlets
• Build and maintain targeted press lists and develop relationships with reporters and editors
• Write and edit external and internal messaging and media materials
• Support day-to-day client communications including staffing weekly calls and developing agendas
• Prepare press coverage and event recaps
• Support teams at press events, openings and other client events
• Manage work streams and project tasks across multiple accounts

Required qualifications

• Internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications, public relations or a related field
• Strong writing skills
• Interest in media relations and the news landscape
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team to meet shared objectives

About the company

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company. It is made up of leading firms including BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR.