Account Executive, Public Relations
About The Position
FINN Partners has an immediate opening for an Account Executive in its Portland, Oregon office. If you are a talented comms executive looking to advance your career, working on integrated campaigns at an international agency, this is the next step you’ve been looking for. The right candidate is passionate about media strategy and media relations – eager for the opportunity to pitch media often. As an Account Executive at FINN, you will have the opportunity to: Work on integrated marketing and communication campaigns, helping clients reach and exceed their goals Drive media outreach and execute communication campaigns for a roster of local and national clients in a wide variety of industries ranging from banking and technology to food and beverage, health and wellness to hospitality and tourism Actively engage in direct client service, leading client research and analysis projects, building media and influencer lists, crafting content for client campaigns, and supporting media outreach, press activations, strategic partnerships, events and influencer collaborations Contribute to creative brainstorms and strategy development sessions and grow your skills through an array of training and skills workshops across communication and marketing disciplines Join a talented and collaborative team and be mentored by agency leaders who will invest time and energy in your personal development and career progression
Requirements
- 1-3 years of agency experience and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- The drive to continually learn and to provide outstanding service to our clients
- Solid writing skills (familiar with AP style); experience writing press releases, social media posts, biographies, sponsored content pieces and award and speaker applications a plus
- Demonstrated experience in media pitching, media list development and maintenance, editorial calendar research, news monitoring, content development, personal time management and reporting
- Experience working on integrated communication campaigns spanning traditional and new media, social media (consumer and business channels), influencer, and digital platforms a plus
- Self-motivated with proven ability to work independently and as a team
- Creativity, ingenuity, and an initiative-taking attitude
- Experience using media database and media monitoring tools such as Cision, Muck Rack and Meltwater
- A bachelor’s degree in public relations, business, communications, marketing, journalism, English, or related field
Nice To Haves
- Solid writing skills (familiar with AP style); experience writing press releases, social media posts, biographies, sponsored content pieces and award and speaker applications a plus
- Experience working on integrated communication campaigns spanning traditional and new media, social media (consumer and business channels), influencer, and digital platforms a plus
Responsibilities
- Work on integrated marketing and communication campaigns, helping clients reach and exceed their goals
- Drive media outreach and execute communication campaigns for a roster of local and national clients in a wide variety of industries ranging from banking and technology to food and beverage, health and wellness to hospitality and tourism
- Actively engage in direct client service, leading client research and analysis projects, building media and influencer lists, crafting content for client campaigns, and supporting media outreach, press activations, strategic partnerships, events and influencer collaborations
- Contribute to creative brainstorms and strategy development sessions and grow your skills through an array of training and skills workshops across communication and marketing disciplines
- Join a talented and collaborative team and be mentored by agency leaders who will invest time and energy in your personal development and career progression
Benefits
- A generous time-off policy with extra time off during the summer, and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with FSA
- Parental leave and flexible accommodations for working parents
- 401(k) Plan with matching benefits
- Company travel and consumer discounts
- Complimentary reservations for our company house in upstate NY
- An annual Wellness subsidy
- Hybrid WFH model
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
