Public Relations Assistant Account Executive – Financial Services PR
LOCATION: This Financial Services Public Relation team’s PR AAE role is based in our NYC office. Weekly work schedule is up to 3 weekdays in-office and balance of weekdays working from home remotely. We’re seeking qualified current metro-NYC area public relations applicants for this role. We will be interviewing for this role May 2026 with a target hire date of July/August 2026.
We seek applicants who have a bachelor's degree and have previous public relations agency-based internship experience (preference for applicants with PR agency-based intern experience working on communications campaigns for clients in the corporate and financial services B2B and B2C sectors such as fintech, investing, crypto, insurance, banking, and payments). Applicants must already have a college degree in PR, Communications, or Journalism; have excellent writing skills; and are ready for immediate hire for this full-time position. This role is structured for full-time work (approx. 40 hours/week) and hourly pay. (This is not an internship role and is not a sales role.)
This full-time, direct-hire position has terrific benefits and perks:
- Generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days off, plus up to 5 Winter Break paid days off between Christmas and New Year's Day, plus up to 5 additional Summer Days Off.
- Travel and consumer discounts (from rental cars to cell phones and more)
- Wellness subsidy
- 401K Plan
- Outstanding insurance/benefits package
- Career mentorship from the best PR pros in the business
- Professional growth opportunities within our award-winning global PR agency
Now that we’ve (hopefully) sold you on us, let’s talk about this role and our team:
Our financial services public relations team is one of the best in the industry. We seek candidates passionate about communications, who are ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute to our team's success on behalf of clients in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will join a leading PR agency team working with regional, national, and international clients. You will work with a dedicated team of seasoned public relations professionals where collaboration, inclusion, hard work, creativity, kindness, and dedication to our clients are highly valued. We proudly do what we love, and we love what we do! Everything you will learn in this role will provide you with opportunities to grow your public relations skill set and career path within FINN Partners and our financial services public relations practice.
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.
- Efficiently research industry or program-relevant topics.
- Participate in client meetings; develop agendas; manage trackers; and draft meeting reports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, or journalism.
- Passion for public relations with a specific focus on financial services clients (both financial services B2B and financial services B2C).
- A self-starter with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and writing skills.
- 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.
- Experience with research and measurement tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater) is a plus.
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Anticipated Salary: $24.00/hour to $25.00/hour for this full-time, non-exempt, direct hire position. Salary is commensurate with experience and dependent upon the location.
To Apply:
Please upload your resume and cover letter detailing your prior work experience and indicate your desired hourly salary in $US Dollars (within the salary budget range indicated above). Within your Cover Letter, please include a link to your Writing Samples/Samples of PR Work. While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater 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.
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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