Senior Account Executive – Education Practice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Work closely with account leads and clients to ensure successful collaborations.

• Track and present media opportunities across various levels and sectors pertinent to education clients.

• Analyze client challenges and produce landscape and policy assessments, media insights, and thought leadership initiatives.

• Compose press releases, advisories, contributed articles, briefing documents, and other written communications.

• Deliver monthly reports to clients detailing activities, key performance indicators (KPIs), and project scopes.

• Keep project trackers updated, organize agendas and action items, and oversee budgets and scopes of work.

• Offer general account support, which includes participating in internal and client calls and fulfilling other assigned duties.

• Assist in the development of new business proposals.

• Support client accounts by taking on increased responsibilities in project management and client interaction.

• Generate media reports and analyses.

• Create and pitch story ideas to secure coverage in local, trade, national, broadcast, podcast, and print/digital media.

• Manage or supervise the creation of social media content, community engagement, and campaign management.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in an agency, nonprofit, public policy, or education-related sector.

• Experience in supporting strategic communications, media relations, social media, marketing, or advocacy initiatives.

• Candidates must be located within the U.S. Eastern or Central time zones.

• Direct experience and interest in education communications are preferred.

• A strong interest and foundational understanding of the U.S. education system and global education issues and trends.

• Excellent writing and editing capabilities across multiple platforms, voices, and tones.

• Proficient in AP style and social media writing.

• High level of accountability, able to meet deadlines, and detail-oriented.

• Capable of managing projects and tasks independently, particularly in remote settings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• Knowledge of ethical AI tool usage, including Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and NotebookLLM.

• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X or Blue Sky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and Substack.

• Strong interest in public relations, journalism, public affairs, communications, or marketing.

• Prior experience with tools like Slack, Zoom, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Canva, and others is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment.

• Option to work fully remotely or in a hybrid setup within U.S. offices.

• Opportunity to collaborate with national and global experts as well as top-tier clients.

• Global access and capabilities via FINN Partners’ international network.