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FINN Partners · 1 week ago

Public Relations Assistant Account Executive – Financial Services PR

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$24/hr - $25/hr

FINN Partners is a leading communications agency specializing in a broad range of services, including public relations for financial services. They are seeking a Public Relations Assistant Account Executive to join their dynamic team, responsible for media outreach, writing client materials, and supporting client events.

AdvertisingDigital MarketingGraphic DesignMarketingPublic RelationsSocial Media MarketingWeb Design

Hiring Manager

Karen Cuneo-McDonald (she/her)

Responsibilities

Compile comprehensive, targeted media lists, actively pitch media and secure earned media coverage

Write, proof, and edit client-related documents including pitches, press materials, news releases, and other editorial content

Support client media briefings, events, speaking opportunities and develop award submissions

Monitor, track and report earned, owned and social media coverage of client news and competitor developments

Efficiently research industry or program-relevant topics

Participate in client meetings; develop agendas; manage trackers; and draft meeting reports

Qualification

Public RelationsFinancial Services PRResearch ToolsWriting SkillsClient ManagementOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, or journalism

Passion for public relations with a specific focus on financial services clients (both financial services B2B and financial services B2C)

A self-starter with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Strong verbal and writing skills

Prior work experience or PR internships in public relations role (PR agency-based client-based experience is strongly preferred)

Familiarity with public relations/communications programs as evidenced through completed college coursework, internships, or related work experience

Preferred

Experience with research and measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is a plus

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 the best PR pros in the business

Professional growth opportunities within our award-winning global PR agency