Public Relations - Account Coordinator

Pinkston Open · verified Aug 16, 2026

On-site Falls Church Full-time Mid-level Public Relations

Mid-level Public Relations role at Pinkston. Falls Church · full-time · $52,000–$57,000 base.

SalaryStated by Pinkston

$52,000 – $57,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build and update contact lists, then track client interactions with media outlets
Develop timely story ideas and pitch them through email, social media, and phone
Win interview opportunities by building relationships with press contacts
Edit press releases and support other communications writing
Monitor news, media channels, and audience profiles to inform outreach

What you bring

An undergraduate degree or relevant background in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related area
Strong research, writing, editing, and interpersonal abilities, plus interest in client-facing work
Adaptability, deadline discipline, professional conduct, and alignment with Pinkston’s principles
Up to one year of relevant communications or public relations experience, ideally including an internship
Public speaking experience is preferred

Who this fits

You'll suit this role if you want hands-on public relations work centered on press outreach, client support, and written communications. It calls for a collaborative, persistent professional who can manage deadlines, respond to change, and connect daily tasks to client goals. The role is based onsite in Falls Church, Virginia, with travel limited to a small portion of the work and remote work available up to 30% of the time.

From the employer

Position Summary

The Account Coordinator position is a role that exposes emerging talent to the foundational aspects of public relations, earned media, and communications. An Account Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include interacting with the media, building media lists, pitching to and working with members of the press through written and verbal communication while staying updated on current events and relevant news. Account Coordinators assist as needed with writing responsibilities around op-eds and press releases.

Additional Details

Status: Exempt Salaried
Work Location: Falls Church, VA
Travel: 0-5%
Salary Range: $52k - $57k

Role Responsibilities

Create and maintain media lists of contacts
Prepare new angles for pitching based on relevant news cycle
Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media and phone
Secure interviews and media opportunities
Edit and assist with press releases and other written materials
Organize and track client media interactions
Sustain awareness of various media platforms and understand audience profiles
Build relationships with media contacts

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

Required

Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field
Strong research, writing, and editing skills
Robust interpersonal skills and demonstrated interest in working with clients
Ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
Professional demeanor
Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles

Preferred

College Graduate with up to 1 year of relevant communications and/or public relations experience
Public relations or communications internship experience
Public speaking experience

Culture

Possesses a sense of tenacity in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables
Commitment to excellence and drive to exceed expectations
Seeks to see broader story of client work and understand how individual work contributes to a greater narrative
Possesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork and has strong ability to give and receive feedback and instruction
Awareness of how actions impact internal organization and external stakeholders

Who We Are

Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.

Benefits

Pinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan. Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available. Pinkston provides a 401k retirement plan and contributes to each employee’s retirement annually regardless of employee participation.

At Pinkston, we believe great things happen when people come together and are committed to building a collaborative in-person work environment. Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that gives team members the opportunity to work from home up to 30% of the time. Pinkston provides generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and an additional week of paid “volunteer time off” to encourage employees to invest time in a 501C non-profit of their choice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinkston is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Pinkston makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.