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.

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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.

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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

Earn CAPM or the Google Project Management Certificate to formalize PM fundamentals and tool use.

Complete Hootsuite Social Marketing and GA4 certifications; apply them by reporting on a small pilot campaign.

Join IABC or PRSA; attend a chapter event and request informational interviews with corporate comms managers.