Account Executive, Public Relations

Finn Partners is looking for an Account Executive to join our Seattle team. Our team is one of the best in the industry. We seek people who are passionate about integrated communications, ready to roll up their sleeves, and contribute to the success of our rapidly growing client roster. We are privileged to work with many well-known regional and national brands.

The Account Executive will have the opportunity to work with clients in a wide variety of industries, from the hottest consumer innovations to emerging AI technology. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you will be empowered to make a difference, drive outcomes and progress in your career, working with some of the most talented people in the business. The Account Executive will be responsible for developing and executing creative, integrated programs that utilize media relations, influencer marketing, and social media tactics and more to meet and exceed client goals. You will create a superior client focus that anticipates, executes and expands marketing communications solutions.

Primary job responsibilities will be to:

• Write and distribute materials including pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks and program elements
• Develop pitches and work with targeted media on story development
• Handle media requests
• Research and monitor client’s business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base.
• Create and maintain media lists
• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparation and distribution of publications, preparation of meeting agendas and drafting meeting notes/reports
• Monitor media to report coverage that affects the clients’ business
• Handle research of the clients’ business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base
• Assist in research and preparation for new business pitches
• Assist in account administration duties such as activity reports
• Proactively develop relationships with external audiences (media, third party constituencies, etc.) to convey a client’s message
• Assist in research and preparation for new business pitches

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-2 years of communications experience. Agency experience preferred
• A self-starter who takes initiative; is an independent thinker and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience overseeing multiple client accounts or similar job functions
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• A BA/BS from a four-year accredited university preferred or relevant comparable experience

Anticipated Salary: $64,500 to $69,500. Commensurate with experience and depending upon workplace

To Apply:

Please upload your resume and cover letter, as well as indicate your desired salary in $US Dollars.

While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.

About Finn Partners:

Finn Partners was launched in 2011 to realize Peter Finn's vision to create a leading communications agency dedicated to shaping a bold new future in which innovation and partnership are strong drivers of the brand. Finn Partners specializes in the full spectrum of communications services, including digital and social media. Practice areas include arts, consumer lifestyle & sports, corporate social responsibility, education, health, manufacturing, technology, travel, and public affairs.

We are entrepreneurial-minded, global, and focused on integrated programs that bring to life the world-changing technologies, products, and services of our client partners.

Our company culture celebrates delighting our clients with innovative and creative campaigns and programs, and we provide opportunities for our employees to conduct career-meaningful work in a creative, fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment. We work hard and play nice.

Headquartered in New York City, the agency has 1,300+ employees with offices in 32 cities around the world: Atlanta, Bangalore, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Frankfurt, Fort Lauderdale, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madison (Wisc.), Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Paris, Portland (Ore.), San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Vancouver (Wash.) and Washington D.C.