Account Executive, Public Relations

Job Description

FINN Partners has an immediate opening for an Account Executive in its Portland, Oregon office. 

If you are a talented comms executive looking to advance your career, working on integrated campaigns at an international agency, this is the next step you've been looking for.

The right candidate is passionate about media strategy and media relations – eager for the opportunity to pitch media often. As an Account Executive at FINN, you will have the opportunity to:
• Work on integrated marketing and communication campaigns, helping clients reach and exceed their goals
• Drive media outreach and execute communication campaigns for a roster of local and national clients in a wide variety of industries ranging from banking and technology to food and beverage, health and wellness to hospitality and tourism
• Actively engage in direct client service, leading client research and analysis projects,

building media and influencer lists, crafting content for client campaigns, and supporting media outreach, press activations, strategic partnerships, events and influencer collaborations
• Contribute to creative brainstorms and strategy development sessions and grow your skills through an array of training and skills workshops across communication and marketing disciplines
• Join a talented and collaborative team and be mentored by agency leaders who will invest time and energy in your personal development and career progression

You are a strong candidate if you have:
• 1-3 years of agency experience and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience in media pitching, media list development and maintenance, editorial calendar research, news monitoring, content development, personal time management and reporting
• Experience working on integrated communication campaigns spanning traditional and new media, social media, influencer, and digital platforms a plus
• Solid writing skills (familiar with AP style); experience writing press releases, social media posts, biographies, sponsored content pieces and award and speaker applications a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• The drive to continually learn and to provide outstanding service to our clients
• The capacity to work independently and with others in an office setting where teamwork is highly valued
• Creativity, ingenuity, and an initiative-taking attitude
• Experience using media database and media monitoring tools such as Cision, Muck Rack and Meltwater
• A bachelor's degree in public relations, business, communications, marketing, journalism, English, or related field

As a FINN team member, you will have access to:
• A generous time-off policy with extra time off during the summer, and office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with FSA
• Parental leave and flexible accommodations for working parents
• 401(k) Plan with matching benefits
• Company travel and consumer discounts
• Complimentary reservations for our company house in upstate NY
• An annual Wellness subsidy
• Hybrid WFH model
• Career growth opportunities
** This position is an in-office role with a hybrid option available. Candidates must be able to work from the Portland, Oregon office at least three days per week. **

Please upload your resume and cover letter detailing your prior work experience and indicate your desired salary in $US Dollars.

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, financial services, 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 1,400+ employees, with offices in 34 cities around the world.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5q8oe-18-191-222-143-42 in your application.