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FINN Partners · 2 weeks ago

Public Relations Senior Account Executive – Financial Services PR

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

FINN Partners is an award-winning, global, integrated marketing and public relations agency. They are seeking a Public Relations Senior Account Executive who will enhance their Financial Services PR Practice by executing strategic communications campaigns and developing client-ready materials.

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Hiring Manager

Karen Cuneo-McDonald (she/her)

Responsibilities

Participate in the execution of creative, strategic client public relations programs and campaigns, including budget and KPI tracking

Develop communications materials including client-ready documents, strategies, pitches, media lists, press releases, key messages, briefing books, blog posts, external facing press materials and bylined articles

Support the implementation of core PR campaigns – planning, media strategy/pitching, event management, social media, , content writing/editing, research, and account administration

Execute strong media relations campaigns, expert positioning and reactive media relations. Work alongside the client team to secure national, trade, and local media placements by proactively researching and pitching compelling story angles

Support the development of client presentations including new business proposals, annual plans, strategy memos, and KPI/metric reports

Actively build and maintain strong relationships with the media across relevant client verticals, spotting journalist moves, and/or engaging with new media contacts

Assist the quality development and timely delivery of project trackers, call agendas, action items/recaps, weekly, biweekly, and monthly verbal and other written client reporting

Qualification

Public relations experienceEditing skillsMedia relations strategyMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject management skillsClient-facing experienceVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or public relations

3+ years of prior public relations experience preferably at a PR agency (Account Executive level or equivalent) working with C-suite level corporate and financial services clients or in-house corporate communications role

Strong and effective writing and editing skills

High proficiency in verbal communication and experience liaising in a client-facing role

Experience working with traditional and social media strategies and campaigns

Possesses strong media relations strategy and storytelling skills

Drafts compelling messages that drive business goals and elevate client programs

Detail-oriented, deadline-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced, growing environment

Strong project management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects

Strong organizational skills and the agility needed to thrive in fast-paced environments

Experience using all Microsoft Office products

Benefits

Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off, plus up to 5 Winter Break paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus up to 5 additional Summer Days Off.

Travel and consumer discounts (from rental cars to cell phones and more)

Wellness subsidy

401K Plan

Outstanding insurance/benefits package

Career mentorship from some of the best PR pros in the business

Professional growth opportunities within our award-winning global PR agency