Public Relations Professionals- Health
Finn Partners
New York, NY
We are currently seeking an Account Director in our New York Office. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and highly organized, with strong writing skills, and a passion for public relations, social media, and current events. This is a fast-paced role for a creative PR practitioner who delegates effectively, manages projects and time well, demonstrates strong strategic aptitude, sound tactical skills, and senior management potential.
What You'll Get
• Ongoing professional development
• Invaluable experience
• A dedicated, fun and supportive group of colleagues
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
Responsibilities
As directed by a supervisor, a Director will:
• Develop, plan, and execute communications strategies that meet and exceed client goals
• Serve as account lead for multiple clients across media, lifestyle, and entertainment brands, including setting public relations goals, spearheading execution, and managing staff
• Create and draft consumer-facing communications materials, including press releases, media alerts, backgrounders, event invites, pitches and other documents; edit writing of junior staff
• Manage multiple projects from ideation to execution
• Supervise junior team members to ensure they have a balanced workload and the information they need to complete tasks on deadline – Edit and approve press lists, status reports, agendas, etc.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients, including during crisis situations
• Write talking points and prep executives for press interviews and speaking engagements
• Research and brainstorm editorial opportunities for clients
• Coordinate logistics of on-air bookings and interviews; serve as liaison between clients and the press
• Establish relationships with print and online reporters, and national and local broadcast producers
• Pitch press releases and feature ideas by phone or email to national, regional and trade journalists across print, broadcast and online outlets
• Represent clients at industry events, trade shows, vendor meetings, and other external opportunities as needed
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbb5yr-216-73-216-84-42 in your application.
High10 Media is a global communications agency which creates and implements intelligent, holistic communications strategies that succeed in our complex media environment