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POSITION SUMMARY
The Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations provides hands-on coordination and execution support for McCarthy’s national public relations and external communications programs. Reporting to the Director, Public Relations, this role helps turn enterprise PR priorities into organized, timely, high-quality work across media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, storytelling, events, and regional communications.
This role is designed for a highly organized, detail-oriented communicator who can keep multiple workstreams moving while building trusted relationships across the Marketing & Brand department, regional teams, executives, PR agencies, and other business partners. The coordinator supports execution of the enterprise PR strategy established by the Vice President, Public Relations, and the counsel and priorities led by the Director, Public Relations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
PR Coordination and Execution
- Coordinate PR projects from intake through completion, including timelines, assignments, approvals, status updates, and final deliverables.
- Support enterprise and regional PR plans by tracking activities against approved priorities, messages, audiences, and deadlines.
- Maintain organized PR calendars, editorial calendars, media lists, opportunity trackers, awards calendars, and project documentation.
- Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, status reports, action logs, and follow-up communications for PR planning and working sessions.
- Track requests and next steps across internal partners, regional PR leads, executives, PR agencies, and vendors.
- Help identify opportunities to repurpose approved stories, project milestones, and expert insights across appropriate external channels.
- Monitor trade, business and regional media coverage; flag relevant opportunities, risks, and trends to the PR team.
Media Relations and Storytelling Support
- Monitor trade, business and regional media coverage; flag relevant opportunities, risks, and trends to the PR team.
- Research media outlets, reporters, topics, deadlines, and relevant McCarthy expertise to support media outreach.
- Assist with media lists, pitch development, interview coordination, background materials, coverage tracking, and post-placement follow-up.
- Draft and edit first versions of pitches, media alerts, press materials, award submissions, executive biographies, talking points, bylined articles, and other external communications under the direction of PR leadership.
- Gather project facts, proof points, photographs, approvals, and subject-matter-expert input to support accurate, compelling storytelling.
- Coordinate with social, digital, content, and events partners on approved external storytelling and PR amplification.
- Maintain accurate records of media opportunities, placements, awards, speaking engagements, and other PR outcomes.
Executive Thought Leadership Support
- Monitor trade, business and regional media coverage; flag relevant opportunities, risks, and trends to the PR team.
- Coordinate the workflow for executive thought leadership, including topic development, research, interviews, drafts, reviews, approvals, submissions, and publication tracking.
- Prepare research summaries, background documents, briefing materials, and follow-up notes for executive communications and external engagements.
- Support message alignment by working from approved talking points, narrative guidance, and enterprise priorities.
- Coordinate with the Director and Vice President of Public Relations, regional PR leads, and other partners to keep executive communications moving efficiently.
Awards, Events, and Regional Communications
- Monitor trade, business and regional media coverage; flag relevant opportunities, risks, and trends to the PR team.
- Maintain an awards calendar and coordinate research, eligibility checks, submission materials, approvals, deadlines, and results tracking.
- Support PR-related event and speaking opportunities by coordinating logistics, materials, biographies, talking points, and follow-up.
- Partner with regional PR professionals and marketing teams to collect local stories, project milestones, media opportunities, and subject-matter expertise for potential enterprise amplification.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years professional experience writing marketing or communications (across many industries or in the Architect, Engineering and Construction industry)
- Public relations agency experience is a plus
- Strong ability to partner and think strategically
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Able to grasp complex subject matter quickly
- Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments concurrently
- Occasional travel required
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing and public relations coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
- One to three years of experience in marketing, PR, or communications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to draft press releases and pitches
- Proficiency with social media platforms and content scheduling tools
- Experience with media monitoring or database tools such as Cision or Meltwater
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Tips for Your Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
A coordinator resume that works for a nonprofit looks different from one targeting a consumer brand. Swap out bullet points to reflect the audience, tone, and channel mix each employer actually uses, whether that's earned media, donor communications, or product launches.
Build a clips portfolio before applying
Hiring managers for coordinator roles expect to see writing samples, press releases, or campaign recaps. Collect two or three pieces that show range across formats, even if they came from internships, campus organizations, or freelance projects.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists marketing and public relations coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Job listings that specifically mention tools you already know, such as a media database, a social scheduling platform, or an email platform, signal a faster ramp-up for the team. Prioritize those openings and call out your proficiency explicitly in your application.
Prepare a media pitch walkthrough for interviews
Many coordinator interviews include a practical question about how you'd pitch a story or manage a press inquiry. Practice explaining your process out loud, from identifying the right journalist angle to following up after sending a release.
Negotiate scope, not just title, at the offer stage
Coordinator roles vary widely in what you actually own. Before accepting, ask which campaigns or media relationships you'd manage independently and which require senior approval. Clarity on autonomy tells you more about growth potential than the title alone does.
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most marketing and public relations coordinators?
Ecm Enterprises, Four Seasons, and Sculpt U are hiring the most marketing and public relations coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Organizations in healthcare, higher education, and consumer brands tend to post coordinator roles most consistently throughout the year.
How many marketing and public relations coordinator jobs are remote?
About 18% of marketing and public relations coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by industry and employer size. Social media coordination and content-focused roles tend to have the highest share of remote options, while event-heavy or media-relations roles more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a marketing and public relations coordinator?
Most coordinators start with a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or journalism, then build experience through internships or entry-level assistant roles. From there, developing a portfolio of writing samples, press materials, or campaign work is essential. Getting comfortable with media databases, social scheduling tools, and basic analytics makes you competitive for coordinator postings.
Can you get a marketing and public relations coordinator job with little experience?
Yes, many coordinator roles are designed as entry points, especially at nonprofits, startups, and agencies. Internship experience, campus newspaper clips, or volunteer communications work all count. Candidates with strong writing samples and familiarity with media outreach basics often move into coordinator titles directly out of school or after one related role.
What does the marketing and public relations coordinator interview process look like?
Most coordinator interviews involve a phone or video screen, followed by one or two rounds with the marketing or communications team. Expect questions about how you've handled a media inquiry, written under deadline, or managed competing priorities. Some employers include a short writing exercise, such as drafting a press release or social post, as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to marketing and public relations coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to marketing and public relations coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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