Account Executive

Public Relations Institute of Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Health insurance

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Professional development opportunities

International travel

Job summary

FINN Partners is expanding and we are looking for an Account Executive who wants to further their agency career. Working as part of our high-energy team, you’ll help create and execute communications and public affairs strategies for a dynamic portfolio of Irish and international clients across food & beverage, health, financial services, transport, sustainability, sports, and arts & culture.

We are looking for a well-rounded communicator with a diverse skill set across the communications

Qualifications

• Degree or hands-on experience in PR/communications or related field.
• Strong versatility across modern communications from social media to traditional PR.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated campaigns: contribute to creative campaign development and strategic planning.
• Craft high-impact content across digital and traditional channels.
• Lead media and stakeholder relations; pitch stories and manage inquiries.
• Deliver client insights by monitoring trends, coverage, and government announcements.
• Support new business by identifying growth opportunities and assisting with proposals.

Skills

Campaign development

Media relations

Social media strategy

Press writing

Content creation

Storytelling

Education

Degree in PR/communications/marketing/journalism/politics/business

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

FINN Partners is expanding, and we are looking for an Account Executive who wants to further their agency career.

Working as part of our high-energy team, you’ll help create and execute communications and public affairs strategies for a dynamic portfolio of Irish and international clients across food & beverage, health, financial services, transport, sustainability, sports, and arts & culture. We are looking for a well-rounded communicator with a diverse skill set across the communications spectrum, from social media strategy to traditional media relations.

About Us

FINN Partners is one of the world’s fastest-growing independent communications and marketing agencies. Headquartered in New York, we employ over 1,300 team members across 35 offices on three continents, including in Ireland. We deliver client impact through hands-on partnership, deep expertise and a values-driven culture that champions integrity, collaboration and innovation.

The Role

Tailored to your level of experience, key responsibilities will include:

• Drive Integrated Campaigns: Contribute to creative campaign development, strategic planning, and presenting multi-channel ideas to existing and prospective clients.
• Craft High-Impact Content: Write, edit, and produce compelling content across digital and traditional channels, including press releases, op-eds, social media copy, and multimedia assets.
• Lead Media & Stakeholder Relations: Pitch stories across national, local, and trade channels, handle media inquiries, and build daily relationships with industry and government representatives.
• Deliver Client Insight: Monitor and report on social/digital trends, media coverage, government announcements, industry shifts, and new research.
• Power New Business: Identify growth opportunities, nurture client relationships, assist with pitch proposals, and help client account management run seamlessly.

Storytelling Ability

• Background: A degree in PR, communications, marketing, journalism, politics, or business, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Comprehensive Skill Set: Strong versatility across modern communications, from social media and digital content strategy to traditional PR and written communications, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Industry Curiosity: An innate passion for current affairs, digital media, and culture, with a keen eye for emerging trends, consumer behaviours and technology.
• Work Ethic: A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong organizational skills to prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligibility: Full-time eligibility to work in Ireland.

Why FINN Partners?

We offer an industry-leading benefits package to support your career and well-being:

• Work-Life Balance: Up to 30 days of annual leave plus a flexible hybrid working model (home / Dublin office).
• Health & Wellness: Full health insurance cover plus an annual €350 wellness subsidy for physical and mental health.
• Financial Security: Employer-contributed pension plan and an annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Growth & Opportunities: Professional development opportunities, training programs and potential for international travel.
• Starting Salary of €34,000 - €40,500 DOE.