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About the Role

DLPR is seeking a Junior Account Executive to join their financial services team. This role involves developing and executing media relations strategies for clients in the financial and professional services sectors, aiming to secure coverage across various media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run media relations work for financial and professional services clients.
• Secure coverage across print, digital, broadcast, and podcasts.
• Pitch story ideas to top-tier and trade media, and follow up to land coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media contacts.
• Draft materials such as press releases, media pitches, Q&As, op-eds, and talking points.
• Prepare clients for interviews by developing briefing documents and refining key messages.
• Monitor financial and industry news for timely opportunities.
• Track coverage performance and use insights to inform future pitching strategies.
• Support account teams with daily tasks and idea generation.
• Collaborate with colleagues on thought leadership and integrated campaigns.

Requirements

• Solid grounding in finance and capital markets.
• Ability to understand client businesses and shape their communications.
• Capacity to analyze market trends, client data, and media results.
• Clear writing and confident presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial subjects for a general audience.
• Real media relations experience, ideally in financial PR or business journalism.
• Experience building reporter relationships and landing earned placements.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Maintain a professional, client-first approach in a hybrid team environment.

Skills

• Media relations
• Journalist relationship building
• Press release drafting
• Media pitch writing
• Q&A development
• Op-ed writing
• Talking point creation
• Client interview preparation
• Market trend analysis
• Data analysis
• Media monitoring
• Digital media platforms
• Social media platforms
• Media monitoring tools
• PR performance metrics

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Junior

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, finance, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Benefits

• Friendly and highly collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work with leading financial, law and professional services firms on a global scale.
• Focus on growth and professional development.
• Twice annual professional planning sessions.
• Regular access to leadership.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• $175 one-time stipend for at-home work set-up.
• $50 monthly stipend for smartphone contract.
• Stipend to upgrade device every three years.
• Competitive salary.
• Customizable benefits package.
• 100% company paid health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
• 401k with competitive company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free annual membership to the Calm app.
• 10 vacation days.
• 10 annual company holidays.
• Nine days paid sick leave.
• One personal day.
• On call period between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Thorough onboarding and training process.

About the Company

• Dukas Linden Public Relations (DLPR) is a communications partner for leaders in finance, asset and wealth management, banking, capital markets, professional services, and digital assets.
• Founded in 2002, DLPR helps category-leading firms and innovators expand their share of voice and reach global audiences.
• Ranked among the top financial PR firms by O'Dwyer's, DLPR brings senior talent and a newsroom-first approach.
• DLPR places clients across outlets like CNBC, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and Barron's.
• DLPR has sector strength spanning accounting, consulting, compliance, and law.
• As part of Infinite, an international communications firm specializing in PR, Content & Campaigns, and Crisis & Litigation, DLPR offers clients a broader platform.
• DLPR pairs deep financial services expertise with an international network across the US and UK.

Equal Opportunity

• DLPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We are committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender (including pregnancy/childbirth/pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.