PR Account Executive - Consumer
Finn Partners
Full-time
On-site
London, Choose County, United Kingdom
Finn Partners is looking for a resourceful consumer Account Executive (AE) for its growing team in London. Candidates should have at least 1-year of agency or in-house experience working with video game brands or entertainment brands, consumer technology and lifestyle PR, an excellent understanding of the media landscape as well as a several key media contacts, strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to organise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The position would suit a well-rounded AE looking to develop their PR skills further and is interested in working with an international team.
This position is to work on video game and consumer brand accounts, so applicants will need to have experience within both spheres plus a broad understanding of current and emerging consumer trends. For example, being able to spot and flag any news in the video game world quickly to forecasting the next cultural zeitgeist moment.
The successful candidate will be in regular contact with clients and handle day-to-day activities on their accounts to ensure work is delivered to the highest standard. The AE will be highly organised and proficient in reporting and familiar with standard workflow documents. Any experience working on EMEA campaigns on international clients, influencer campaigns, sports knowledge or experiential activations would be advantageous.
Beyond this, the AE will be a team player who is eager to learn new skills, meet new people, contribute creative ideas, work with influencers, attend and/or support at events, and support new business where necessary.
The FINN Partners consumer team in London is an industry leading consumer PR team that works with high profile video game, retail and consumer brands across fashion, food, drink, beauty, home, and consumer tech.
We offer a generous benefits package that includes:
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 1,000+ employees, with offices in 24 cities around the world: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Jerusalem, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Nashville, Paris, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Tamuning (Guam), Vancouver (Wash.) and Washington D.C.
We are committed to managing your personal information securely and with respect in accordance with the General Data Protection requirements. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be viewed at https://www.finnpartners.uk/gdpr-europe.html.
We are committed to a comprehensive policy for diversity and inclusion. Our diversity statement can be viewed at https://www.finnpartners.uk/diversity-statement.html.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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This position is to work on video game and consumer brand accounts, so applicants will need to have experience within both spheres plus a broad understanding of current and emerging consumer trends. For example, being able to spot and flag any news in the video game world quickly to forecasting the next cultural zeitgeist moment.
The successful candidate will be in regular contact with clients and handle day-to-day activities on their accounts to ensure work is delivered to the highest standard. The AE will be highly organised and proficient in reporting and familiar with standard workflow documents. Any experience working on EMEA campaigns on international clients, influencer campaigns, sports knowledge or experiential activations would be advantageous.
Beyond this, the AE will be a team player who is eager to learn new skills, meet new people, contribute creative ideas, work with influencers, attend and/or support at events, and support new business where necessary.
The FINN Partners consumer team in London is an industry leading consumer PR team that works with high profile video game, retail and consumer brands across fashion, food, drink, beauty, home, and consumer tech.
We offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- 25 days’ annual leave
- 5 additional discretionary days for use during the summer months
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
- Group Life Assurance scheme for all employees
- 6% pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Referral bonuses for hiring and new business
- Free breakfast and complimentary snacks
- Wellness subsidy
- Work from home tax-free benefit
- Hybrid working structure
- Dog friendly office
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Ensure client and media deliverables are high-quality and error-free
- Creating reporting templates and ensuring deadlines for all client reporting requirements are met
- Develop and implement media relations strategies, goals, targets, and pitch angles that require minimum input from senior colleagues
- Secure high-profile national, local print, online and broadcast coverage for clients
- Contribute to creation of communications strategies and tactics that meet client objectives
- Building relationships with key media targets, especially in the video game and consumer lifestyle space
- Maintain clear and consistent communications between FINN offices in Europe, agency partners, client partners and our main UK account team
- Has at least 1 years’ experience working on consumer media relations, particularly video game, consumer technology and lifestyle journalists
- Has an interest in video games, sports, and consumer technology
- Has excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Can work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Strong computer literacy
- Proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, X, TikTok), Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace
- Is a self-motivated individual looking to build their career in a reputable PR agency
- Has proven ability to handle and manage work within a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
- Has their finger on the pulse of the news cycle and can identify trends and deliver informed POV’s to clients
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 1,000+ employees, with offices in 24 cities around the world: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Jerusalem, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Nashville, Paris, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Tamuning (Guam), Vancouver (Wash.) and Washington D.C.
We are committed to managing your personal information securely and with respect in accordance with the General Data Protection requirements. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be viewed at https://www.finnpartners.uk/gdpr-europe.html.
We are committed to a comprehensive policy for diversity and inclusion. Our diversity statement can be viewed at https://www.finnpartners.uk/diversity-statement.html.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
#LI-EA1 #LI-Hybrid London, England