Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations

Finn Partners; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Finn Partners in Honolulu is seeking a motivated Assistant Account Executive. The ideal candidate will assist in national media outreach, coordinate travel, and prepare communication materials. A Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field is preferred, along with 1 year of experience in public relations or marketing. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple projects. This position offers a hybrid schedule and a salary range of $40,000 to $45,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in marketing, public relations, or media.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in public relations.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with national media visits and coordinate media blitzes.
• Prepare communication materials including press releases and pitches.
• Support publicity efforts surrounding events.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, or communications

High School diploma + 3 years’ experience

Tools

Office 365

Job description

FINN’s Honolulu office is looking for a creative Assistant Account Executive to join our team!

If you are a solutions-oriented go-getter with excellent written and oral communication skills who can juggle multiple projects and is looking to grow in their career as a Public Relations professional, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with national media visits, collaborate with industry partners, and help to coordinate media blitzes.
• Prepare communication materials including meeting reports, press releases, press kits and media pitches.
• Support publicity efforts surrounding special events or occasions.
• Coordinate travel itineraries and schedules.
• Review print, television and online media daily, clipping client and competitor related news – generating and distributing client reports.
• Perform general administrative duties to support the account team.
• Respond to client, vendor, and media requests.
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, public relations, journalism, communications or a related field. High School diploma and three years’ experience in a marketing environment may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
• Have 1 year of experience in marketing, public relations, media or related field (experience may include internships).
• Have a strong desire to learn and grow in the public relations/marketing/communications field.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to perform under pressure, prioritizing workload and multitasking.
• Value accuracy, have a strong attention-to-detail and are deadline orientated.
• Have availability to work evenings and/or weekends if needed, and the ability to travel off-island.

Bonus Points

• An understanding of Hawai‘i’s culture, lifestyle and communities.
• Experience working with Office 365 and related applications.
• Previous experience in public relations and/or event management.
• Prior experience managing projects and working in a team.

Location

This role will be required to work a hybrid schedule, with at least one a day a week in office. Qualified candidates will need to reside in Honolulu or be willing to relocate. (Please note, this role is not eligible for relocation assistance).

Compensation

The approved range for this role is $40,000 - $45,000 annually, dependent on location and experience level.