Account Coordinator, Arts & Culture

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen , Civitas Public Affairs Group , Derris , Glen Echo Group , Inkhouse , M18 , Message Lab , Onward and Small Girls PR . It also launched Brightmode , a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group , a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com .

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE CITIES TEAM

BerlinRosen’s Cities practice comprises over 70 communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We work with visionary clients in New York, San Francisco and other major cities across the country on issues ranging from urban planning, affordable housing, issue advocacy, social impact and progressive policy, public affairs, healthcare, higher education, real estate, travel, lifestyle, arts & culture and more. Whether it’s winning community and political support, policy change, elevating new projects and brands or launching some of our city's most visited attractions, we help our clients shape the future of cities.

The Arts & Culture team works with visionary organizations and institutions that are shaping the cultural landscape in New York and beyond. We partner with leading museums, performing arts organizations, cultural institutions and other organizations across the arts to elevate their work, tell compelling stories and reach new audiences.

Our work includes partnerships with some of the most forward-looking institutions in and around New York City, including the Princeton University Art Museum, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Aspen Art Museum, National Sawdust, Storm King, Cleveland Museum of Art, and the New Orleans Museum of Art, among many others.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Coordinator to join the Arts & Culture team. This role provides a unique opportunity to begin building a career with a talented and motivated team working with clients that are shaping the future of arts and culture in New York and beyond.

You’ll play an active role across media monitoring and landscape analysis, media relations, account coordination, project management and writing. The person best suited for this role will have excellent writing and organizational skills, a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn about the news, issues and trends shaping the arts and culture landscape, and internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications, journalism, the arts or a related field.

Note: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a 3 day per week hybrid basis.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Coordinator on the Arts & Culture team, you will…

Support the implementation of communications strategies, creative brainstorming and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts

Monitor the media landscape and relevant news, trends and conversations across the arts and culture sector, flagging timely opportunities and developments for account teams and clients

Pitch and place stories across local, regional, national and relevant arts and culture media outlets; build and maintain targeted press lists and develop relationships with relevant reporters and editors

Write and edit external and internal messaging and media materials, including client emails, press releases, fact sheets, talking points, media pitches and communications plans

Support day-to-day client communications, including staffing weekly calls, developing meeting agendas and preparing press coverage and event recaps

Support teams at press events, openings and other client events

Manage work streams and project tasks across multiple arts and culture accounts, helping teams stay organized and meet deadlines

Essential skills:

Internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, the arts or a related field

Strong writing skills and an interest in media relations and the news landscape

Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the arts and culture sector, with an understanding of the art world in North America and internationally

A strong interest in building a career in public relations and strategic communications within the arts and culture space

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

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

Compensation philosophy: BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills) : $60,000 - 65,000

We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen , Civitas Public Affairs Group , Derris , Glen Echo Group , Inkhouse , M18 , Message Lab , Onward and Small Girls PR . It also launched Brightmode , a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com .

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