PR Associate Vice President - Corporate & Financial Services

Job Description

FINN Partners is on the hunt for an Associate Vice President to join our growing Corporate & Financial Services PR team. Ideally you will have four or more years' experience in PR/marketing/content or journalism.

We are looking for a PR and content pro that wants to work with a variety of companies, large and small, to craft compelling stories that inform audiences and influence behaviours – all to help our clients better meet their business objectives.

You'll be a part of our Corporate & Financial Services PR team working for a range of multi-national organisations, non-profit foundations, government agencies, corporate banks, fintechs and investment bodies.
This person will take the lead on servicing a range of clients, delivering high-quality media results that meet or exceed client goals. The AVP will devise creative corporate strategies that utilise traditional and digital/social media and will develop client content, including media materials, online content, media pitches, bylines and Q&As, and participate in media outreach.

Primary Responsibilities
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of clients' businesses.
• Manage day-to-day implementation of programmes.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with clients and external audiences.
• Develop long-term plans and programme recommendations.
• Manage and develop junior staff.
• Develop contacts with potential clients – build own new business pipeline.
• Write and present new business proposals, or portions of proposals.
• Develop and track budgets.
• Manage account administration duties such as billing and financial reporting.
• Develop sophisticated messages and tactics that align with the objectives set forth by the client.
• Produce client content in a range of formats, including bylines, whitepapers/reports, case studies, website copy and event write-ups.
• Review materials (e.g. pitches, press releases, articles, awards submissions, and newsletters) prepared by staff working on their accounts.
• Anticipate, respond to and develop materials on complex issues.
• Cultivate positive client presence in all media through releases.
• Maintain clear and consistent communications between the client and account team.
• Develop complete communications plans for clients.
• Develop regular reports for clients showing FINN Partners' value-add to the overall communications/business plan.

Key Skills:
• Highly skilled at motivating and managing staff/account teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and actualise media goals of the client.
• Highly skilled at multi-tasking and accommodating multiple clients and account teams.
• Demonstrated ability to network with prospect clients and develop new business leads.
• Demonstrated ability to pitch for new business
• Intuitive understanding of the business of an agency, and ability to identify and trouble shoot problems within accounts and/or teams.
• Ability to handle operational activities of account.
• Ability to develop and track budgets.
• Ability to mentor staff members and develop them professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Skilled at developing and delivering presentations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of FINN Partners' management principles and practices.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of FINN Partners' resources, culture and systems.
• Availability to travel as needed to off-site meetings.

Required Skills & Experience
• Creative strategy development and execution.
• Strong media relations & press office experience.
• Excellent client communication and leadership skills.
• Strong speaking, writing and editing skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate account staff.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Messaging and brand development experience.
• 4-5 years' experience preferably within an agency or in-house.
• At least a 2.1 degree

What do we offer?
• 25 days' holiday plus 5 additional ''summer days''
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Referral bonuses for hiring and new business
• Free breakfast and complimentary snacks
• Hybrid working structure – flexible – ideally 2 days in the office
• Wellness subsidy
• Monthly working from home allowance (tax-free)

And who are we? We are FINN Partners – a firm that is 100% loyal to you and your success. We know how to roll up our sleeves and get the job done, but we won't sacrifice our integrity and values in the process. Finn Partners is a global integrated PR and marketing agency that offers a full range of services, including integrated public relations, content creation, social, digital marketing and research.
While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those in whom we have a greater interest.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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We are committed to a comprehensive policy for diversity and inclusion. Our diversity statement can be viewed at https://www.finnpartners.uk/diversity-statement.html.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4n791-3-141-201-92-42 in your application.