Account Executive, Public Relations

Summary

Join Finn Partners' Seattle team as an Account Executive and contribute to the success of our rapidly growing client roster. You will develop and execute creative, integrated communication programs utilizing media relations, influencer marketing, and social media. Work with clients in diverse industries, from consumer innovations to AI technology. This fast-paced environment empowers you to drive outcomes and advance your career. The role involves writing and distributing various materials, developing media pitches, handling media requests, and conducting client research. You will also assist with administrative tasks and proactively build relationships with external audiences.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of communications experience. Agency experience preferred
• A self-starter who takes initiative; is an independent thinker and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience overseeing multiple client accounts or similar job functions
• Excellent writing and editing skills

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute materials including pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks and program elements
• Develop pitches and work with targeted media on story development
• Handle media requests
• Research and monitor client’s business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base
• Create and maintain media lists
• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparation and distribution of publications, preparation of meeting agendas and drafting meeting notes/reports
• Monitor media to report coverage that affects the clients’ business
• Handle research of the clients’ business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base
• Assist in research and preparation for new business pitches
• Assist in account administration duties such as activity reports
• Proactively develop relationships with external audiences (media, third party constituencies, etc.) to convey a client’s message
• Assist in research and preparation for new business pitches

Preferred Qualifications

A BA/BS from a four-year accredited university preferred or relevant comparable experience