Public Relations Assistant Account Executive Financial Services PR (Nashville, TN)

Finn Partners • Nashville, TN

435d • $47,840 - $49,920 • Remote

About The Position

The Public Relations Assistant Account Executive (AAE) role at Finn Partners focuses on supporting the financial services public relations team. This position is designed for candidates with a background in public relations, particularly in the financial services sector, and involves working collaboratively with a dedicated team to manage communications campaigns for various clients. The role is hybrid, allowing for a mix of in-office and remote work, and emphasizes the importance of creativity, hard work, and client dedication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, or journalism
• Prior work experience or PR internships in public relations role (PR agency-based client-based experience is strongly preferred)
• 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 corporate and financial services B2B and B2C clients
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Experience with research and measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is preferred but optional

Nice To Haves

• Experience with research and measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater)

Responsibilities

• Compile comprehensive, targeted media lists, actively pitch media and secure earned media coverage
• Write, proof and edit client-related documents including pitches, press materials, news releases, and other editorial content
• Support client media briefings, events, speaking opportunities, and develop award submissions
• Monitor, track and report earned, owned and social media coverage of client news and competitor developments
• Research industry or program-relevant topics efficiently
• Participate in client meetings, develop agendas, manage trackers, and draft meeting reports

Benefits

• Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off
• Up to 5 Winter Break paid days off between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Up to 5 additional Summer Days Off
• Travel and consumer discounts
• Wellness subsidy
• 401K Plan
• Outstanding insurance/benefits package
• Career mentorship from experienced PR professionals
• Professional growth opportunities within the agency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees