Assistant Account Executive, NY Health Team
About The Position
FINN Partners is seeking applicants interested in joining our health communications practice, supporting clients across biopharma, biotech, health advocacy/non-profit and other leading healthcare organizations. If you are interested in working alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry to make a meaningful impact across the health ecosystem and a positive difference in the world, then a role with the FINN Partners NY Health Team may be right for you! Ideal candidates will have prior public relations internship experience, preferably working on communications campaigns for health clients, though experience in other industries is also valued. This is a full-time, hourly position (approximately 40 hours per week). This is not an internship role, and it is not a sales position. This full-time, direct-hire position offers terrific benefits and perks: Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off; up to 5 Winter Break paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s Day; 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 Now that we’ve (hopefully) sold you on us, let’s talk about this role and our team:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism, public health or related field
- Familiarity with public relations/communications programs as evidenced through completed college coursework, internships, or related work experience
- Prior work experience or PR internships in public relations or communications role
- A motivated, self-starter with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong written, verbal and storytelling skills
- Knowledge of social media tools and design platforms such as Canva, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram
Nice To Haves
- Experience with research and measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in writing and distributing pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, and other health communications materials
- Write, proofread, and edit client-related documents, including pitches, press materials, news releases, and other editorial content
- Compile comprehensive, targeted media lists, actively pitch media and secure earned media coverage
- Support client media briefings, events, speaking opportunities and develop award submissions
- Develop relationships with external audiences, including media, event organizers, advocacy contacts, and third-party stakeholders, to support client messaging
- Monitor, track and report earned, owned and social media coverage of client news and competitor developments
- Efficiently research key client topics to develop landscape analyses, media insights and identity thought leadership opportunities
- Provide general account support, including participation in client meetings; agenda and recap development, tracker management and internal and external deadlines
Benefits
- Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off; up to 5 Winter Break paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s Day; 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
