Account Executive, Public Relations

About the role

FINN Partners is seeking applicants interested in joining our health practice, supporting clients across pharmaceutical, medtech, health advocacy/non-profit and other leading healthcare organizations. This is a full-time, hourly position (approximately 40 hours per week) and is not a sales position.

Weekly work schedule is up to 3 weekdays in-office and balance of weekdays working from home remotely. Qualified current metro-NYC area public relations applicants are preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, and other health communications materials
• Write, proofread, and edit client-related documents, including pitches, press materials, news releases, and other editorial content
• Curate and develop comprehensive, targeted media lists, actively pitch media and secure earned media coverage
• Support client media briefings, events, speaking opportunities and develop award submissions
• Develop relationships with external audiences, including media, event organizers, advocacy contacts, and third-party stakeholders, to support client messaging
• Drive day-to-day social media execution and campaign planning across client channels, including maintaining content calendars, drafting post copy, monitoring community engagement, and reporting on performance to support overall strategy
• Monitor, track and report coverage of client news and competitor developments across channels and platforms
• Research key client topics to develop landscape analyses, media insights and identify thought leadership opportunities
• Provide account management support, including participation in client meetings; agenda and recap development, tracker management and meeting internal and external deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism, public health or related field
• Familiarity with public relations/communications programs as evidenced through completed college coursework, internships, or related work experience
• Prior work experience and PR internships in public relations or communications role
• A motivated, self-starter with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written, verbal and storytelling skills
• Knowledge of social media tools and design platforms such as Canva, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram
• Experience with research and measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is a plus

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Goes above and beyond: Strong problem-solving skills and a personal commitment to enhancing efficiency and exceeding expectations, benefiting both the agency and its clients
• Shoots to amaze: Self-initiated behavior that takes accountability and responsibility and acts proactively; willingness to raise their hand for new challenges and come to the table with new ideas
• Has curiosity: Possesses a strong desire to immerse yourself in the health sector and deepen your understanding and knowledge of public relations
• Is passionate about making a difference: Dedicate your time to a cause larger than yourself – our role is to provide patients, caregivers, and health care providers with valuable information
• Thinks outside of the box: Curious, open-minded and never satisfied with the status quo; always looking for ways to improve and optimize for our team and clients
• Works hard, plays nice: Friendly, driven, curious, excited, eager to learn and have a positive attitude

Benefits

• Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off
• Up to 5 winter break paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Up to 5 additional summer days off
• Travel and consumer discounts (from rental cars to cell phones and more)
• Wellness subsidy
• 401K Plan
• Outstanding insurance/benefits package
• Career mentorship from the best PR pros in the business
• Professional growth opportunities within our award-winning global PR agency

Pay

Anticipated Salary: $66,000 – $68,000 for this full-time, exempt, direct hire position. Salary is commensurate with experience and dependent upon the location.