Assistant Account Executive – Digital – Luxury Travel Public Relations

Assistant Account Executive – Digital – Luxury Travel Public Relations
Finn Partners Travel division is looking for a creative, digitally-savvy Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our growing team of social media, influencer marketing, and content experts. We are a NYC-based, full-service creative communications agency specializing in travel and lifestyle communications, social media, influencer marketing, and content creation. We’re a passionate, talented group of go-getters who pride ourselves on a razor-sharp awareness of trends and what’s next. Our clients are (humble brag) the best in the travel biz, if we do say so ourselves, and include Mandarin Oriental, SoHo House, Montage, Seabourn, and others. We are a welcoming and diverse group who prize creativity, respect, kindness, attention to detail, and a positive disposition above all else.

LOCATION: Our team is primarily based in NYC and California. Applicants who already reside in the greater Los Angeles or New York area are preferred but remote employees will be considered. 

We currently offer the following perks:

• Generous time-off policy with extra time off during the summer and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Travel 
• Hotel stays
• Company travel + consumer discounts (from rental cars to Tiffany’s!)
• Complimentary reservations of company house in upstate NY
• Frequent happy hours and team outings
• Wellness subsidy
• 401K
• Affordable, comprehensive health insurance
• Hybrid In-Office/WFH schedule

Now that we’ve (hopefully) sold you on us, let’s get to the role.

 
The AAE will support day-to-day execution across client programs, working across social media management, influencer partnerships, content creation, reporting, and digital communications. The ideal candidate is a fast learner, proactive, detail-oriented, loves working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and is passionate about the evolving world of social and digital media. This role is ideal for someone who stays on top of trends, creators, and emerging platforms — and is excited about building a career rooted in creative storytelling for travel and lifestyle brands. A creative eye and hands on content creation skills — especially for social-first video and visuals — are a strong plus. From editing Instagram Reels and TikToks to polishing photos or designing quick graphics in Canva, this role is perfect for someone who loves both strategy and storytelling.

This role can based in our New York office or LA; NYC and LA metropolitan area qualified residents seeking in-office or hybrid schedules are desired. Some travel may be required for client events, influencer collaborations, content capture, or industry conferences.


Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support across client accounts, including project management, content development, client correspondence, and meeting preparation.
• Assist in developing and drafting social media content, influencer briefs, creative copy, and campaign materials.
• Edit short-form social video content (Reels, TikToks) using mobile-friendly tools (CapCut, InShot, etc.) or Adobe Suite if applicable.
• Design light social graphics using Canva (required).
• Help manage influencer research, outreach, negotiations, tracking, and content approvals — we use Sprout Social for influencer vetting and management.
• Research social trends, cultural moments, and creator partnerships relevant to client strategies.
• Assist with community management and engagement across client social media channels.
• Support the creation of monthly reports, analytics tracking, and performance recaps — leveraging Sprout Social’s reporting tools.
• Collaborate on new business research, trend reports, and creative brainstorms.
• Assist with onsite event support, content capture, and coordination of influencer activations.
• (Bonus) Support light photography and video capture needs for social media — including content shoots, events, and on-the-go storytelling.
• Edit photos for social media (light retouching, cropping, color adjustments) — experience with Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop is a plus.
• Contribute ideas and inspiration to team brainstorms and content planning sessions.
• Help manage internal administrative tasks including meeting recaps, status documents
• Assist in the mentorship and coaching of department Interns.

• Contribute to the success of FINN Partners Travel & Lifestyle division

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Internship or agency experience in social media, influencer marketing, or digital communications preferred.
• Strong writing skills with an ability to translate brand messaging into creative, engaging content.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn) and influencer landscape.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for travel, hospitality, and lifestyle brands — and a genuine curiosity for social trends and digital storytelling.
• Experience with Canva, Sprout Social or similar social media management tools.
• Skills in short-form video editing for Reels and TikTok (CapCut, InShot, Adobe Premiere Rush, or similar).
• (Bonus) Basic photo editing (Lightroom, Photoshop) or experience capturing content for social media.
• A valid passport and willingness to travel as needed for content capture or events.

To Apply:
Please upload your resume, upload your cover letter detailing your travel public relations prior work experience, and indicate your desired salary in $US Dollars. While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.

About Finn Partners:
Finn Partners was launched in 2011 to realize Peter Finn's vision to create a leading communications agency dedicated to shaping a bold new future in which innovation and partnership are strong drivers of the brand. Finn Partners specializes in the full spectrum of communications services, including digital and social media. Practice areas include arts, consumer lifestyle & sports, corporate social responsibility, education, health, manufacturing, technology, travel, and public affairs.

We are entrepreneurial-minded, global, and focused on integrated programs that bring to life the world-changing technologies, products, and services of our client partners.

Our company culture celebrates delighting our clients with innovative and creative campaigns and programs, and we provide opportunities for our employees to conduct career-meaningful work in a creative, fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment. We work hard and play nice.

Headquartered in New York City, the agency has 850+ employees, with offices in cities around the world, including Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Jerusalem, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Nashville, Paris, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, and Washington D.C.

Anticipated Salary: $48,000- $53,000; salary commensurate with experience and dependent upon workplace. 

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