Account Executive - Technology Public Relations

Finn Partners•New York, NY

2d•$66,300 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

FINN Partners is hiring a Technology Public Relations Account Executive for its East Coast Technology PR Practice in New York City. The role supports national and international B2B and B2C technology clients across areas including AI, remote work, robotics, fintech, sustainability, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and consumer devices and technologies. The Account Executive conducts media relations and helps develop and deliver PR campaigns that meet client expectations and produce strong results. The role works under the practice management team and supports senior team members while motivating and mentoring junior public relations staff. The position is hybrid, with two days per week in FINN Partners’ New York City office and three days working from home. Applicants must live in the NYC metropolitan area and be available for hire. This is a full-time, direct-hire position. The stated annual salary range is $66,300–$70,000, commensurate with experience and dependent on workplace. FINN Partners describes its environment as collaborative and non-hierarchical, emphasizing teamwork, creativity, inclusion, mentorship, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or public relations.
At least 2 years of PR agency experience at a Tech PR Assistant Account Executive or Tech PR Account Coordinator level or above, working with B2B or B2C technology clients.
Experience with traditional and social media strategies and campaigns.
Mastery of basic project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong media relations strategy and storytelling skills.
Ability to craft compelling messages that support business goals and elevate client programs; refined communication skills.
Skilled writing and editing, with ability to produce grammatically sound, client-ready communications.
Ability to lead and drive high-level thinking among junior public relations staff to develop a pipeline of top-tier, trend, and feature stories.
Compassionate and inspiring mentorship skills for junior-level staff.
Ability to advise and drive results that meet internal and external needs and exceed client expectations.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including editing.
Experience using all Microsoft Office products.
Detail-oriented and deadline-oriented, with ability to work in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Must live in the NYC metropolitan area and be available for hire.

Responsibilities

Execute multiple concurrent public relations account strategies and programs under the leadership of the Tech PR Practice management team.
Participate in developing and executing strategic, creative client PR programs and campaigns, including assisting with budget and KPI tracking.
Implement PR campaigns, including planning, media strategy and pitching, event management, social media, industry analyst relations, content writing and editing, research, and account administration.
Execute media relations campaigns and motivate and mentor junior public relations staff in storytelling, expert positioning, and reactive media relations best practices.
Support the PR SAE and PR Account Supervisor in securing local, national, and trade media placements and proactively researching and pitching compelling story angles.
Draft client-ready documents and communications, including strategies, pitches, bylined articles, blogs, bios, press materials, and meeting reports.
Prepare weekly, biweekly, and monthly verbal and written client reports and submit them to senior team members for review and approval.