About The Grist:
At The Grist, we’re a strategy‑led brand and creative agency forged from an entrepreneurial spirit of grit and perseverance. We help companies clarify their story, transform their trajectory, and create exponential value through handcrafted strategy, impactful design, and ironclad creativity. We don’t believe in one‑size‑fits‑all solutions — our processes evolve based on the client, the context, and the challenge at hand.
About the job:
We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Account & Project Coordinator to support the smooth execution of all internal work. In this hybrid role, you’ll operate as a central hub — keeping projects on track, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks. You’ll also support video and photo production workflows, help manage client relationships, and contribute to building process and clarity as we scale. This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves problem solving, stays cool under pressure and takes pride in keeping teams aligned and moving forward.
Key responsibilities:
Project Management· Oversee daily project flow across teams, ensuring all deliverables stay on track and teams are resourced effectively
· Serve as the internal traffic hub, routing tasks, managing deadlines and preventing bottlenecks, across multiple concurrent projects
· Monitor progress, flag risks, and proactively remove blockers
· Partner with internal leads to track hours, and resource allocations
· Manage platforms/tools (e.g., Asana, Google Drive, etc.)
Account Support· Serve as the day-to-day contact for assigned client accounts, helping manage client relationships
· Help prepare scopes, decks, briefs, and status documents and other reporting materials
· Track client feedback and ensure it loops into workflow
· Develop a strong understanding of client business goals to anticipate needs
Production Support
- Spearhead video and photo shoots (e.g. building timelines and schedules, scheduling talent, securing locations, prepping shot lists, managing budgets, etc.)
- Support post-production workflows (asset handoffs, feedback cycles, version tracking)
- Coordinate with vendors, freelancers, and internal creative leads
- Maintain clarity around approvals, timelines, and deliverable versions
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree with 1–4 years in a client services/project coordinator role
· Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple moving parts
· Excellent written and verbal communication — clear, professional, and concise
· Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and eager to learn
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and competing priorities with composure and accountability
- Process-oriented thinker who loves solving operational challenges
- Skilled in project management platforms (Asana and Google Sheets preferred)
The Grist is an Equal Opportunity Employer
