Project Coordinator (Corporate Communications)

Career Guide
Coordinates planning and execution of corporate communication projects—campaigns, announcements, events, and content—by organizing timelines, assets, reviews, and budgets. Acts as the hub between communicators, designers, vendors, and stakeholders to keep deliverables on time and on brand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and content calendars
  • Traffic creative assets and manage review/approval workflows
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and agencies/vendors
  • Schedule and support press, executive, and employee communications
  • Track budgets, POs, and vendor invoices for campaigns
  • Compile performance metrics and status reports
  • Ensure brand and message consistency across channels
  • Organize logistics for launches, town halls, and media events

Career Progression

Can Lead To
Communications Project Manager
Corporate Communications Manager
Public Relations Manager
Internal Communications Manager
Transition Opportunities
Marketing Project Coordinator
Content Marketing Specialist
Event Marketing Coordinator
Social Media Specialist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
AP Style–calibrated copyeditingHands-on experience with Cision or MeltwaterBuilding and managing editorial/content calendarsEmail automation workflow setup (e.g., Mailchimp)
Development SuggestionsTake an AP Style/copyediting workshop and revise recent comms pieces to practice. Use vendor webinars or trials for Cision/Meltwater and run a volunteer Mailchimp campaign to produce a timeline, assets, and a metrics report.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry Level$48,000–$60,000
Mid Level$60,000–$75,000
Senior Level$75,000–$90,000
Growth Trend
stable — Steady demand across industries for internal/external comms support

Companies Hiring

Major Employers
AmazonUnitedHealth GroupIBM
Industry Sectors
TechnologyFinancial ServicesHealthcareConsumer Goods

Recommended Next Steps

1
Earn CAPM or the Google Project Management Certificate to formalize PM fundamentals and tool use.
2
Complete Hootsuite Social Marketing and GA4 certifications; apply them by reporting on a small pilot campaign.
3
Join IABC or PRSA; attend a chapter event and request informational interviews with corporate comms managers.