Job Summary: Account Executives support multiple account teams and efficiently manage responsibilities across a diverse client portfolio. They develop a deep understanding of each client's business, industry trends, and relevant media landscape. Their key responsibilities include the execution of core public relations activities such as:

· Conducting research and media monitoring

· Drafting and editing press materials and communications

· Coordinating media relations and special events

· Managing budgeting, timelines, and account administration

This specific role will support clients within the K12 and Higher Education sector, including edtech, curriculum, school safety and security, tutoring, professional development, and more. This is a full-time position at FINN Partners that will be based in the Madison, Wisconsin office. Candidates for this hybrid position should be located in Madison or Chicago.

About FINN: Founded in 2011, FINN Partners is one of the fastest-growing, independent PR and integrated marketing communications agencies in the world. We have 1300+ employees in 35 offices around the globe and an extensive network of global affiliates and partners in key markets.

We are smart, passionate, communications advocates on a mission to make a difference in the world. We change the way the brands relate to their markets. The way companies are positioned and perceived. The way causes become movements. How great stories are shared to earn attention. Our work reflects our values.

Why work for us? More than an agency, we are a bold collective of communications advocates, stewarding brands, protecting reputations, influencing public policy, and leveraging data and analytics to shape the most important conversations of our day.

Most great achievements in science, medicine, the arts, politics, and business are achieved as a result of a group of dedicated individuals coming together with a collaborative spirit. Without every team member, FINN is nothing more than an idea. Together we are special. By working together we are stronger, and it is only by striving together as one team-working hard, playing nice, creating a best-place-to-work environment, taking risks, making the world a better place, and amazing those around us-we can make FINN Partners a truly unique agency. Come be a part of the journey.

Responsibilities

· Secure earned media through creative, strategic and proactive media relations and story pitching

· Monitor coverage and conversation around key client issues, competitors and trends

· Write, proof and edit client-related documents that follow AP style

· Develop comprehensive, targeted media lists, tailored pitches, content calendars, client content, media materials, social content

· Research and develop media and influencer strategies

· Proactively consume traditional and social media outlets that are relevant to client business

· Prepare meaningful and accurate project management communications, including project management and planning timelines, client call and meeting recaps, etc.

· Support client strategy and insights, planning and creative development for new business, client programs and organic client growth opportunities

· Participate in client meetings and presentations

· Stay informed on the latest trends in digital and social media communications

Qualifications

· 1-3 years relevant work experience in a marketing communications field

· Entrepreneurial spirit, initiative-seeker and strong work ethic

· Exudes passion, creativity and enthusiasm throughout each agency project and client interaction

· Strong critical thinking and analytical skills -- able to evaluate self and client work, key learnings and implications that help ensure ongoing improvement for the agency

· Creative writer with solid understanding and proficiency with multiple writing styles, including business communications and AP style

· Strong knowledge of social media channels, monitoring and listening tools/technologies

About FINN Partners: Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to nearly $200 million in fees over ten years, becoming one of the fastest growing independent public relations agencies in the world. The full-service marketing and communications company's record setting pace is a result of organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 35 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. FINN Partners clients are also supported through longstanding partner agencies and membership in the PROI network of leading agencies around the world. Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madison, Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Washington D.C. and Yangon.

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