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Public Relations Account Executive – Consumer Public Relations LOCATION:  This job is in the New York, NY FINN Partners office, in our global consumer practice team.  We seek qualified current NYC metropolitan area residents who will work a hybrid schedule of one weekday in-office/remaining weekdays work from home (based on client and team needs).  We are looking for an outstanding Public Relations Account Executive with 3 years of progressive PR agency-based client account work experience within the consumer wellness, consumer lifestyle, food and beverage, and consumer technology sector. This PR AE will report to the Partner leading this business unit in NYC.  We are seeking an individual with the hunger, hustle, and enthusiasm to effectively administer PR client accounts and conduct results driven media relations.The department specializes in public relations and social/digital campaigns for clients focused upon consumer products and services.  We have an exciting client roster of premier national brands in the food & beverage, health & wellness, consumer tech, home, and lifestyle spaces.  The Public Relations Account Executives in our team focus on daily PR client account management and client relations, developing and executing savvy communications strategies, delivering outstanding measurable results in earned and social media, influencer management, thought leadership, and content creation. This role requires excellent strategic thinking, writing skills, editing skills, media relations savvy, client relations skills, knowledge of social media, and a passion for clients in the food/beverage, and wellness consumer sector.  We enjoy our jobs, and bring creativity, humor, and positive energy to our work.  We work hard, have fun, and are excited to grow our careers within this award-winning, strategic PR agency!  We offer a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment, and the opportunity to grow - learn - contribute.  What are our values?  As our CEO Peter Finn says, "We work hard and play nice!".  Kindness is a key value at FINN Partners.  We also value creativity, dedication to our clients, collaboration, inclusion, mentoring, and teaming.  Come check us out - you'll love what you see!This full-time, direct hire position has terrific benefits & perks:

• Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off; plus, up to 5 Winter Break paid days off between Christmas and New Year's Day; and up to paid 5 Summer Days Off
• Company travel and consumer discounts (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

• Execute communications campaigns achieving client goals and driving business results.
• Contribute to the development of innovative PR programs; pitch ideas/event concepts.
• Maintain clear and consistent communications; provide smart direction and counsel; and offer problem-solving solutions to clients.  
• Execute the department’s communications media and influencer strategy for our clients.
• Maintain high level client, media, and influencer relationships.
• Utilize strong pitch skills and excellent contacts to secure consistent media coverage for clients; be able to build a media list and fill a room.
• Maintain state of the art knowledge of your clients’ industries and the media landscape; establish new media and influencer contacts across multi channels.
• Participate in the department’s thought leadership, content creation, social media management initiatives.
• Participate in research of data to prepare the department leadership for new business presentations and pitches.  Participate as needed, in development of RFPs that showcase our unique capabilities and proven results.

• 3 years of prior public relations agency experience executing communications programs and creative campaigns for our consumer industry clients.
• Bachelor's degree required; Degree in PR, Communications, Marketing preferred. 
• Proven history of driving results via earned owned and shared media channels.
• Experienced in successful earned media relations programs with top-tier national and trade outlets; proven history of media placements and established contacts.
• Crafts compelling messages that drive business goals and elevate client programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously meeting all deadlines and budget parameters utilizing strong communications skills, project management capabilities, and proven problem-solving ability.
• Excellent writing and editing skills (familiar with AP style); Generates grammatically sound, client-ready communication as a skilled writer and editor.
• Utilizes enthusiastic big-picture thinking; course-corrects and pivots when needed in order to achieve effective and decisive action.
• Advises and drives results that effectively meet internal and external needs and exceed client expectations. Has the ability to provide counsel to leadership and clients, even when it might be uncomfortable.
• Effectively works as part of a team, shares information freely and supports the common goals of the group; be a true team player.
• Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, organized, hardworking, flexible, and thorough.

#LI-KM1 #LI-Hybrid New York, NYAnticipated Salary: $66K - $68K.  Commensurate with experience and depending upon workplace.To Apply:Please upload your resume and cover letter detailing your prior work experience and indicate your desired hourly salary in $US Dollars (within the salary budget range indicated above).  Within your Cover Letter, please include a link to your Writing Samples/Samples of PR Work.  While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.About Finn Partners:Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to nearly $200 million in fees over ten years, becoming one of the fastest growing independent public relations agencies in the world.  The full-service marketing and communications company's record setting pace is a result of organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy.  With more than 1,300 professionals across 35 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia.  FINN Partners clients are also supported through longstanding partner agencies and its membership in the PROI network of leading agencies around the world. Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madison, Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Washington D.C. and Yangon.

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