Senior Account Executive – Consumer Public Relations

Finn Partners•New York, NY

1d•$76,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Rachel Kay PR Practice seeks a talented Public Relations Senior Account Executive (SAE) with 4 years of prior PR work experience with consumer client public relations. Our public relations team works on client accounts that are lifestyle brands across healthy food and beverage, wellness lifestyle sectors, consumer technology and lifestyle. We're looking for an experienced PR SAE to join our expanding agency team to work on these sought-after brands. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of public relations experience, a passion for the healthy lifestyle sector and its innovative brands, and strong media relations skills. The SAE should have a proven record of leading and motivating, creating inspiring PR plans/campaigns, and delivering excellent media results for a variety of clients. The role will collaborate with and report to, senior leadership in the RKPR practice. What are our values? As our CEO Peter Finn says, "We work hard- play nice!". Kindness is a key value at FINN Partners. We also value creativity, dedication to our clients, collaboration, respect, diversity and inclusion, mentoring, teaming and work-life balance. FINN Partners is the fastest growing public relations and integrated marketing agency in the United States - we were named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies! We offer an opportunity to expand your public relations career, continue to grow and learn, and to contribute. Come check us out - you'll love what you see! This position has terrific perks: Generous PTO allocation and company holiday calendar, including paid time off the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Additional paid days off during the Summer. Company travel and consumer discounts (from rental cars to cell phones and more) Commuter subsidy Wellness 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 Work in a gorgeous office building conveniently located near West 53rd Street in Manhattan, just steps from train/bus/subway stations, great restaurants, and Central Park. Now that we've (hopefully) sold you on us, let's talk more about this role:

Requirements

4+ years of prior Consumer PR leadership roles (preferably focused on PR clients in food/beverage/wellness lifestyle). Having that prior experience be PR agency-based is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree required.
Proven history leading a PR team and driving significant results.
Exceptional media relationships with top-tier national trade outlets; proven history of generating significant media placements.
Ability to develop and execute both media relations and marketing communications programs successfully.
Excellent writing and editing skills (familiar with AP style).
Strong communications skills, project management capabilities and proven problem-solving ability.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet all deadlines.
Effectively work as part of a team, share information freely and support the common goals of the group. A true team player.
Detail-oriented, organized, hardworking, flexible, and thorough.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of integrated public relations campaigns/programs that exceed our clients' goals.
Maintain clear and consistent communication; suggest direction and counsel; and offer problem-solving solutions.
Utilize excellent contacts to secure consistent media coverage across a wide range of consumer, outdoor, lifestyle, news, and business publications.
Deliver outstanding earned media results daily.
Ability to expand and build new, meaningful relationships in key publications across print, online, TV, social, radio, podcasts and more.
Support internal PR teams and mentor junior employees for professional growth; provide proper feedback and guidance; motivate team members to be creative and to achieve excellent results.
Play an integral role in the development of communications media strategies and plans.
Review and develop press materials, including but not limited to press releases, media advisories, key messages, Q&As, and executive remarks.
Infuse innovative digital and social strategies into client programs.
Research and participate in new business presentations; assist in the development of RFPs that showcase our unique capabilities and proven results.
Stay on top of current trends across media and outdoor, wellness, and lifestyle industries to strengthen client programming.

Benefits

Generous PTO allocation and company holiday calendar, including paid time off the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Additional paid days off during the Summer.
Company travel and consumer discounts (from rental cars to cell phones and more)
Commuter subsidy
Wellness 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
Work in a gorgeous office building conveniently located near West 53rd Street in Manhattan, just steps from train/bus/subway stations, great restaurants, and Central Park.

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