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About the Role

Join our Manufacturing PR team at FINN Partners, a global integrated marketing agency and an award-winning Best Place to Work. We are seeking a confident public relations Assistant Account Executive (AAE) ready to join a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative team. You will work closely with clients to deliver integrated communications programs that support brand awareness and lead generation. We are willing to train candidates on industry issues and trends.

Responsibilities

Assist in executing client programs, ensuring organization, adherence to requirements, and established standards.
Write, proofread, and edit client content, including media pitches, press releases, thought leadership articles, and social media copy.
Draft pitches and conduct media outreach to generate targeted coverage in print and online trade and business media.
Develop and maintain media lists.
Monitor, track, and report on client news and competitor developments.
Cultivate relationships with key client contacts and media.
Provide account management support, including meeting agenda and recap development, and program reporting.
Participate actively in team and client meetings and brainstorms.
Support new business initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, or a related field.
1+ year of prior full-time PR work experience in an agency or corporate communications department, or equivalent internship experience.
Aptitude for and interest in technology-based businesses.
Outstanding writing and verbal skills.
Exposure to media relations, including developing pitches and engaging with media.
Strong work ethic, enthusiastic attitude, and curious nature.

Skills

Excellent writing skills
Excellent organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
Strategic thinking
Media relations
Content creation
Media outreach
Media list development
Coverage monitoring and reporting
Client relationship management
Team collaboration

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

1+ year experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$21.64/hour - $26.44/hour

Benefits

Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off
Up to 5 Winter Break paid days off
Up to 5 additional Summer Days off
Travel and consumer discounts
Wellness $ annual subsidy
401K plan
Outstanding insurance/benefits package
Career mentorship
Professional growth opportunities

About the Company

FINN Partners is a global integrated marketing agency founded in 2011. It has grown from approximately $24 million in fees to nearly $200 million in fees over ten years, becoming one of the fastest-growing independent public relations agencies worldwide. The full-service marketing and communications company operates with a philosophy of organic growth and integration. With over 1,300 professionals across 35 offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, FINN provides global access and capabilities, supported by longstanding partner agencies and its membership in the PROI network.