Job Description
SAE/AS of Sustainability, CSR & Social Impact Public Relations (NYC)
Finn Partners' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Social Impact practice works with a broad range of corporations, nonprofits, associations, and government agencies to raise awareness for major social causes and issues. Our campaigns on the digital divide, diversity & inclusion, sustainability, women's economic empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, veteran affairs , health & wellness, have strengthened our clients' reputations and elevated the voices of those on the frontlines. More importantly, they have led to tangible social impact across multiple sectors. We are a hands-on group of creative, strategic thinkers who are ultimately rewarded by the impactful work we accomplish with our clients.
FINN Partners is the fastest growing integrated marketing agency in the United States. We offer a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment, and an opportunity to grow, learn and contribute.
This SAE/AS role is a full-time position focused on the CSR team's environmental and sustainability portfolio. Although the practice is based out of Finn's New York office, the Managing Partner is amenable to the candidate working from another geographic area, (see www.finnpartners.com website for Finn Partners USA office locations).
Responsibilities:
• This position in the Finn Partners' CSR & Social Impact team provides an opportunity to work on social impact and sustainability campaigns for major corporations, non-profits, and global foundations and advance social good through integrated communications and marketing
• Assist with the execution of integrated and successful CSR and social impact public relations campaigns/programs that exceed client goals
• Maintain clear and consistent communications; provide proper direction and counsel; and offer problem-solving solutions to clients
• Develop and grow client relationships
• Assist with thought leadership platforms for C-Suite executives; developing narratives, booking speaking engagements, generating top-tier earned media
• Develop press materials, including but not limited to press releases, media advisories, key messages, Q&As, and executive remarks
• Assist with overall communications media strategy for clients
• Utilize excellent contacts to secure consistent media coverage across a wide range of sustainability, business, environmental trade, consumer, and news publications
• Establish new media contacts to expand reach across print, online, TV, social, radio and podcasts
• Maintain solid understanding of CSR and broader sustainability landscape; develop opportunistic client storyline recommendations and communication strategy surrounding them
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 to 6 years CSR PR experience, preferably working with clients in corporate communications
or sustainability
• Proven history of leading team and driving results
• Exceptional media relations with many top-tier national and trade outlets; proven history of media placements and established contacts
• Ability to develop and execute successful media relations programs
• Excellent writing and editing skills (familiar with AP style).
• Strong communications skills, project management capabilities and proven problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet all deadlines
• Effectively work as part of a team, share information freely and support the common goals of the group. A true team player.
• Detail-oriented, organized, hardworking, flexible, thorough.
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