Assistant Account Executive - Manufacturing Public Relations

Finn Partners • New York, NY

4d • $22 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking qualified metro NYC area public relations candidates who have at least 1 prior year of public relations work history (in an agency or in a corporation) or have 1 year of prior PR agency internship experience, have already earned a bachelor’s degree, have excellent writing skills and are ready for immediate hire for this full-time position. If you are eager to partner with the world’s leading companies on issues such as sustainability, robotics, supply chain or automation, consider joining our Manufacturing team at FINN Partners, a global integrated marketing agency that is an award-winning Best Place to Work! We are seeking a confident public relations AAE ready to join a fast-paced, collaborative and creative team. You will work closely with clients to deliver integrated communications programs that support brand awareness and lead generation. We are willing to train public relations experienced candidates on our clients’ industry issues and trends – do not let your current unfamiliarity with manufacturing clients stop you from joining our supportive and close-knit working environment. Our ideal candidate has an inquisitive nature, is resourceful and proactive and thinks strategically. They are a motivated self-starter with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism or a related field.
• 1+ year(s) of prior full-time PR work experience in a public relations agency or in the PR/Communications Dept. of a corporation. An equivalent amount of prior PR internship experience is also acceptable.
• Aptitude for understanding and interest in technology-based businesses.
• Outstanding writing and verbal skills.
• Exposure to media relations, including developing pitches and/or engaging with the media to generate earned coverage.
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic attitude and curious nature.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of and experience using a range of monitoring, measurement and social media tools is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Helping execute several client programs as directed by our mid-level and senior staff. This includes keeping teams and deliverables organized, ensuring they meet internal or client requirements and verifying that work is performed to established standards.
• Write, proofread and edit client-related content, including media pitches, press releases, thought leadership articles, social media copy, etc. This includes the ability to review and digest our clients' technical documents and data to use as a basis for creating content.
• Drafting pitches and conducting media outreach to generate targeted coverage in print and online trade and business media and developing and maintaining media lists.
• Monitoring, tracking and reporting coverage of client news and competitor developments across channels and platforms.
• Cultivating relationships with key client contacts as well as the media.
• Providing account management support, including meeting agenda and recap development, program reporting, etc.
• Being an active participant in team and client meetings and brainstorms.
• Supporting new business initiatives.

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, and up to 5 additional Summer Days off.
• Travel and consumer discounts (from rental cars to cell phones and more).
• Wellness $ annual 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level