Assistant Account Executive - Technology Public Relations
About The Position
Our East Coast Technology Public Relations team is seeking qualified metro NYC area public relations candidates to join our industry-leading technology public relations practice. This is an opportunity to support media relations and implement communications campaigns for clients who are leaders in tech, including those focused on remote work, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, sustainability, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and consumer devices/technologies. You will join a leading PR agency technology team working with national and international B2B and B2C technology clients. You will work with a dedicated team of seasoned professionals where collaboration, diversity, hard work, creativity, kindness, and dedication to our clients are highly valued. Everything you learn in this role will provide you with opportunities to grow your public relations skill set and career path within FINN Partners and our technology communications practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, or journalism.
- Prior technology public relations PR Internship experience or prior technology PR agency work experience.
- Familiarity with public relations/communications programs as evidenced through completed college coursework, internships, or related work experience.
- Interest and desire to work in public relations with technology clients.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to think creatively.
- Ability to adapt to new situations/challenges.
- Strong verbal and writing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is preferred but optional.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring client and competitive media coverage
- Developing and maintaining media lists
- Drafting pitches and conducting media outreach
- Conducting secondary research and writing measurement report drafts
- Supporting speaking opportunities and developing award submissions
- Writing news releases and other editorial content
- Supporting media briefings and events
- Participating in team 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
