About the Role
AIIR is seeking an Account Coordinator, Media Relations to join its New York team. This role will support the development and execution of media relations strategies across a growing portfolio of health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. The Account Coordinator will work closely with agency leadership and client teams, contributing to media outreach, storytelling, reporting, events, and day-to-day account execution while building strong relationships with clients and members of the media.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing media relations strategies and campaigns
- Draft and distribute press materials including pitches, press releases, and media alerts
- Conduct media outreach to secure placements in print, digital, and broadcast outlets
- Conduct and secure new media opportunities with content creators and influencers, podcasts, and YouTube
- Design and support client events while hosting media and VIPS
- Monitor media coverage and create client-ready reports and recaps
- Maintain and update media lists and databases
- Support client account teams with research, administrative tasks, and meeting prep
- Oversee reporting with support of entry-level staff
Requirements
- One to three years experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications (agency, in-house, or a combination)
- Confident as client and media relations facing
- Sharp proactive and reactive media relations instincts
- Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for storytelling and building relationships with the media
- Entrenched in health, wellness, fitness, and performance (athletes and enthusiasts strongly encouraged to apply!)
- To apply, submit a cover letter and resume.
Skills
- Asana
- Google Suite
- Notion
- Slack
- Help A Reporter Out (HARO)
- MuckRack
- Press Hook
- QUOTED
- TV Eyes
- Associated Press Stylebook
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
About the Company
- Fitt Talent Partners is a specialized recruitment firm for top health and wellness companies.
- AIIR is a communications and experiential agency within the Fitt ecosystem, helping health, wellness, and performance brands build relevance through strategic communications, media relations, brand storytelling, and cultural experiences.
