Assistant Account Executive – Technology Public Relations

Location: New York, NY. This role requires working in-office 3 days per week with 2 days per week working remotely from home. Option to work all 5 weekdays in-office is also available.

About the role

We’re seeking qualified metro NYC area public relations candidates to join our industry-leading technology public relations practice. This is an opportunity to support media relations and implement communications campaigns for clients who are leaders in tech—including those focused on remote work, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, sustainability, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and consumer devices/technologies. You will join a leading PR agency technology team working with national and international B2B and B2C technology clients. Everything you learn in this role will provide you with opportunities to grow your public relations skill set and career path within FINN Partners and our technology communications practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring client and competitive media coverage
• Developing and maintaining media lists
• Drafting pitches and conducting media outreach
• Conducting secondary research and writing measurement report drafts
• Supporting speaking opportunities and developing award submissions
• Writing news releases and other editorial content
• Supporting media briefings and events
• Participating in team brainstorms
• Supporting new business initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, or journalism
• Prior technology public relations internship experience or prior technology PR agency work experience
• Familiarity with public relations/communications programs as evidenced through completed college coursework, internships, or related work experience
• Interest and desire to work in public relations with technology clients
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to adapt to new situations/challenges
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Experience with measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is preferred but optional

Benefits

• 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 5 additional Summer Days Off
• Travel and consumer discounts (from rental cars to cell phones and more)
• Wellness annual 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

Pay

Available salary range: $21.64/hour – $26.44/hour for this full-time, hourly/non-exempt, direct hire position.