Account Executive, Education

Job Description

Account Executives provide support to multiple account teams and efficiently service each of these accounts simultaneously. They study the clients' business and industry and seek out knowledge of the media that cover the clients' products and services.

Account Executives manage the implementation of core public relations program assignments, including research, writing/editing, special events, media relations, budgeting and account administration processes. By helping execute the client's business plan, the AE's add value by helping achieve business objectives, solidifying the team's client relationships, and supporting new business growth initiatives.

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 32 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.

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

About FINN Partners
FINN Partners was launched in 2011 to realize Peter Finn's vision to create a leading communications agency dedicated to shaping a bold new future in which innovation and partnership are strong drivers of the brand. FINN Partners specializes in the full spectrum of communications services, including digital and social media. Practice areas include arts, consumer lifestyle & sports, corporate social responsibility, education, health, manufacturing, technology, travel, and public affairs.

We are entrepreneurial-minded, global, and focused on integrated programs that bring to life the world-changing technologies, products, and services of our client partners.  Our company culture celebrates delighting our clients with innovative and creative campaigns and programs, and we provide opportunities for our employees to conduct career-meaningful work in a creative, fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment. We work hard and play nice.

Headquartered in New York City, the agency has 1,400+ employees, with offices in 24 cities around the world: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Jerusalem, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Nashville, Paris, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Tamuning (Guam), Vancouver (Wash.) and Washington DC

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r04v78-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.