Overview
Account Coordinator Jobs in Atlanta, GA at Pineapple Public Relations
Title: Account Coordinator
Company: Pineapple Public Relations
Location: Atlanta, GA
About PINEAPPLE
Our Mission
PINEAPPLE Mission Statement: To be the most trusted and valued marketing partner to our clients by delivering purpose-built integrated marketing solutions that impact visitation and the economic health of the communities and businesses we serve.
Who We Are
PINEAPPLE is a strategic communications agency born from a love of travel and the belief that powerful storytelling can inspire it.
Our tagline isn’t fluff. It’s the intentional way we tell a destination’s story so it lives beyond the headlines.
We bring our passion, expertise, and connections to help our clients share the right story with the right audience, in the right places.
We build trust that turns into real results our clients can see in visitation, recognition, and community impact.
Position Details
Reports to: Account Manager / Account Director
Position type: Full-time
Work location: Remote; Atlanta-based candidates preferred
Schedule: Standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend support for client events, media visits, or deadlines
Travel: Occasional travel required
Position Overview
This position is fully remote. While Atlanta-based candidates are preferred, we also welcome candidates from other locations.
PINEAPPLE is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Account Coordinator to support day-to-day public relations and account activities across multiple travel and tourism clients.
This is an entry-level role with growth potential for someone looking to build a career in public relations and account management. The ideal candidate understands media relations, thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple moving pieces.
This role is equal parts public relations support and project coordination support, helping ensure accounts run smoothly while supporting media relations, client communications and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Support account teams to ensure work stays organized, on track, and aligned with priorities, timelines and deliverables.
Public Relations & Media Relations Support
- Write first drafts of press releases, pitch materials, blogs and social content.
- Conduct media research and build targeted media lists; familiarity with Muck Rack a plus.
- Assist with media pitching and independently pitch media opportunities to build media relationships.
- Assist with day-to-day account activities and client requests.
- Participate in client calls and internal team meetings and prepare detailed and timely post-call recaps, including action items, timelines and next steps.
- Support media, influencer and content creator logistics, including scheduling, itineraries and coordination.
- Research and monitor industry trends, seasonal opportunities and timely story angles relevant to client work.
- Assist with event coordination, activations and special projects as needed.
- Work with the team to ensure client deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
- Track media coverage, placements, and campaign results.
- Prepare client reports and coverage recaps.
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly organized with good attention to detail
- A proactive self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
- Responsive, dependable and accountable in a remote work environment
- Comfortable working on deadlines
- A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Has a collaborative mindset with teammates, clients and media contacts
- Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a team environment
- Motivated by high standards and professional growth
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Hospitality/Tourism or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships encouraged and valued)
- Travel and tourism, hospitality, agency or media relations experience preferred but not required
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Technical Skills
Experience with or willingness to learn:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Media databases such as Muck Rack and Cision (preferred, not required) o Google Workspace
- Canva
- AI tools and emerging technology to improve efficiency and productivity
Work Environment & Perks
- Remote position; Atlanta-based candidates preferred but not required • Occasional travel for client visits, media tours, team meetings, conferences and special events may be required
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) with Company match
- Generous vacation days and PTO policy
- Emphasis on continuing education.
- Office closed the week between Christmas and New Years
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following materials to [email protected] with the subject line Account Coordinator Application:
- Your resume
- One writing sample that demonstrates your communication skills
- A brief cover letter (200-300 words) explaining why you're interested in the position and what makes you a strong fit for PINEAPPLE
- A short, selfie-style video (60 seconds or less) introducing yourself and answering the following questions:
- Why are you interested in joining PINEAPPLE?
- What unique skills, experience or perspective would you bring to our team?
- Please also reference one aspect of PINEAPPLE, our work, values, clients or approach that stood out during your research and explain why it interested you.
- The video does not need to be professionally produced. We're simply looking for an opportunity to get to know you better, learn more about your interest in the role and hear how you communicate.