Public Relations Account Executive – Polskin Arts PR
LOCATION: The continued growth of Polskin Arts has resulted in a new PR Account Executive position based in the New York global HQ of FINN Partners. This is not an entry level PR role. This is a full-time, direct-hire role with a hybrid weekly schedule working 3 days in the office (T/W/TH) and 2 days remotely (M/F). The option to work 5 days a week in office is also available.
Our values-driven PR agency culture champions integrity, collaboration, innovation and inclusion. We are looking for a bright, outgoing, organized, detail-oriented individual who has a passion for the arts and impeccable interpersonal and communication skills to work in our fast-paced, demanding environment. The candidate should have a foundation of media relations and pitching skills and be eager to implement tasks learned on the job.
You will be assigned to concurrent client accounts and take work direction from several leaders within our department. Qualified applicants will have 2+ years of prior public relations experience (preferably in-house or at a PR agency working in the fields of the arts, gallery, museum, architecture, or design). Your familiarity with social media tools and channels, Muck Rack, Cision, Campaign Monitor, and MS Office Suite is expected. Your ability to work-travel nationally and internationally is required.
Polskin Arts, a division of Finn Partners, is the oldest and largest firm specializing in cultural communications. Founded more than 70 years ago, Polskin Arts works with cultural institutions and with corporations that support the arts.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the execution of creative, strategic client public relations programs and campaigns. Prepare client meeting agendas and media updates for weekly client account calls.
- Be a point of contact for clients and media. Actively pitch media. Receive and appropriately manage time-sensitive media inquiries and arrangements for interviews with spokespeople.
- Develop, compile, and update communications materials including: client facing documents, strategies, pitches, media lists, press releases, key messages, media briefing books, blog posts, and media coverage reports.
- Assist in the development and timely delivery of project trackers, call agendas, action items/recaps, weekly, biweekly, and monthly verbal and other written client reporting.
- Support the implementation of core PR campaigns - planning, media strategy/pitching, event management, social media, content writing/editing, research, and account administration.
- Execute strong media relations campaigns, expert positioning and reactive media relations. Work alongside the client team to secure media placements by proactively researching and pitching compelling story angles. Actively build and maintain strong relationships with the media across sectors, tracking journalist moves, and/or engaging with new media contacts.
- Assist the Polskin Arts PR management team in the planning of special events such as press briefings and press trips.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of prior public relations experience (preferably in-house or at a PR agency working in the fields of the arts, gallery, museum, architecture, or design.
- Bachelor's degree (communications, journalism, or art history preferred)/
- Effective writing, editing, and proof-reading skills; exceptional attention to detail, high proficiency in verbal and written communication.
- Is a collaborative team player who is eager to learn and expand their PR skill set.
- Experience liaising in a client-facing role.
- Able to effectively multi-task, work independently, identify and execute priorities, and implement outstanding research skills.
- Experience working with traditional and social media strategies, campaigns, tools, and channels.
- Strong media relations strategy and storytelling skills; drafts compelling messages and elevates client programs.
- Detail-oriented, deadline-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced, growing environment and simultaneously manage multiple projects
- Interest and basic knowledge of arts publications a plus.
- Knowledge of Box is a plus. Is an advanced user of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Outlook. Has solid user skills of Muck Rack, Campaign Monitor, and related software.
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Salary range is $66,300-$72,000. The salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and dependent upon the workplace.
To Apply:
Please upload your resume and cover letter and indicate your target salary in US Dollars that aligns with our stated salary range budget. While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have the greatest interest.
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 its 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.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of prior public relations experience
- Familiarity with Muck Rack
- Familiarity with Cision
- Familiarity with Campaign Monitor
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally
- Bachelor's degree
- Effective writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience liaising in a client-facing role and handling multiple concurrent accounts
- Experience with traditional and social media strategies, pitching, and campaign execution
- Interest and basic knowledge of arts publications
- Knowledge of Box
- Experience in-house or at an agency working with arts, galleries, museums, architecture, or design
Finn Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer-paid base employee coverage, plus HSA/FSA options and mental health resources. Wellness support such as an annual subsidy and access to counseling and virtual therapy reinforces breadth of care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off encompasses vacation/PTO, numerous paid holidays, sick and personal days, monthly half-days, Summer Days, and a paid Winter Break. Additional paid time for volunteering and Election Day supports balance and community involvement.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching (100% up to 3% plus 50% on the next 2%) is available after six months. The match structure and eligibility timeline provide tangible support for retirement savings.
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What We Do
1400+ People. 3 Continents. 33 Offices. We are a global integrated marketing agency transforming and inspiring the world of communications every day. A LETTER FROM PETER FINN: DECEMBER 2011. FINN PARTNERS WAS BORN. After 11 years serving as co-CEO of an historic agency that carried my father’s name— and mine!—and after 30+ years of working at the firm, I wanted to build something different, bold, meaningful and amazing for clients, our colleagues and the community. "Amazing" was, and is, for me an important word. I imagined we could be "amazing" every day, knowing this is a goal not always achieved but always pursued. A place where talented people could gather and do big things for clients as well as make a difference to the communities important to us. WE LAUNCHED WITH A GROUP WHO SHARED A VISION. This was to be a "new" agency model, driven by a collaborative spirit. We asked, "Can we bind our 60-year legacy to the energy and speed of today’s hi-tech world?" We had $24 million in fees at our founding. Today, we have more than $85 million in fees, over 700 colleagues and 18 offices across three continents. Our Founding Managing Partners, highly respected colleagues who took the leap with me from our former agency, have been joined by the principals of other great agencies that became Finn Partner companies. So many other talented individuals are with us, too, intrigued by the idea of doing amazing things in an amazing workplace community. WE’VE MADE OUR MARK QUICKLY. Finn Partners has been named “Best New Agency,” “Best PR Agency to Work for in North America” and“Best Mid-Sized Agency of the Year” three times. Now, we’re one of the world’s largest agencies. WE ARE A YOUNG AGENCY. We share the genes of a respected agency that pioneered today’s integrated communications. But we are not them. We are unique. We are ourselves. We are focused on the future, building that future during each amazing day.
