Account Executive- Chicago, IL or Detroit, MI

FINN Partners is looking for an Account Executive with 1-2 years of agency PR/marketing experience to join our Midwest team in either Chicago or Detroit. Account Executives support multiple account teams and efficiently manage responsibilities across a diverse client portfolio. They develop a deep understanding of each client’s business, industry trends, and relevant media/social media landscape. 

Why Choose FINN? We’re more than an agency—we’re a movement of communicators and changemakers. At FINN, you’ll join a team that advocates for brands, protects reputations, influences policy, and leverages data to spark meaningful conversations.

Our greatest successes—from science and medicine to business and public service—are the result of collaboration. At FINN, every voice matters. Together, we work hard, play nice, take risks, and strive to make the world a better place. We are proud to foster a “best-place-to-work” culture rooted in inclusivity, creativity, and shared purpose.

 Responsibilities:

• Create comprehensive media and influencer lists, customized pitches, content calendars, media materials, client content, and social media assets to support results-driven campaigns
• Develop creative story ideas and unique pitch angles for media outreach, persuasively pitch to targeted outlets, and adapt messaging as needed to maximize media interest and coverage
• Develop innovative traditional and social media plans designed to generate impactful earned media coverage and elevate brand visibility
• Proactively identify and propose new ideas, opportunities, and strategic initiatives to drive client program success, engagement, and long-term growth
• Craft polished, error-free media materials that adhere to AP style guidelines and align with the client’s strategic objectives and brand voice
• Prepare and manage project communications, including planning timelines, client meeting summaries, and status updates
• Actively engage in client calls, meetings, and presentations, confidently leading discussions and delivering updates as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of full-time marketing experience, ideally in an agency setting
• Strong writing and editing skills
  • Writing is crisp, clear, and tone adjusted for your specific clients
  • Work is error-free and client-ready before being passed to the next team member
• Strong media relationships and experience building media lists and pitches
  • Proven success getting media placements for clients and adapting media strategy based on results
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and great at follow-up
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment and easily keep track of many moving parts
• Understand the client service mindset and play an active role in client communication
• Hungry to learn and stand out by asking smart questions, seeking feedback, and soaking up as much as you can

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 almost $200 million in fees during the past 13 years, becoming one of the fastest-growing independent public relations agencies in the world. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies, PRovoke Media’s 2024 Best Agency to Work For and 2022 Agency of the Year, the full-service marketing and communications company's record-setting pace results from organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 36 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In addition, FINN provides its clients with access to top-tier agencies worldwide through its membership in the global network PROI.

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, Wisc., Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Vancouver, Washington D.C. and Yangon. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @finnpartners.