Senior Account Executive – Education Practice

FINN Partners

Senior Account Executive advancing education-sector communications for FINN Partners, a global public relations agency. Managing media relations, content, social campaigns, client reporting, and policy analysis for education clients.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, media relations, and project management within the education sector. Proficient in writing, editing, and utilizing various social media platforms to enhance client engagement and advocacy efforts.

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Strategic CommunicationsMedia RelationsProject ManagementSocial Media EngagementWriting and Editing Skills

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Hard Skills

Media AnalysisPolicy AnalysisClient ReportingBudget ManagementAP Style ProficiencyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelGoogle DocsSocial Media WritingEthical Use of AI Tools

Soft Skills

AccountabilityDetail-OrientedDeadline-DrivenSelf-ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SlackZoomMeltwaterMuck RackCanva

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsJournalismPublic AffairsCommunicationsMarketingEducation Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate closely with account leads and clients
Monitor and pitch media across levels and verticals relevant to education clients
Research client issues and develop landscape and policy analysis, media insights, and thought leadership opportunities
Draft press releases, advisories, contributed articles, briefing documents, and other written materials
Provide monthly client reporting on activities, KPIs, and scopes
Maintain project trackers, assemble agendas and action items, and manage budgets and scopes of work
Provide general account support, including internal and client calls and other assigned tasks
Support creation of new business proposals
Support client accounts with increasing responsibility for project management and client engagement
Create media reports and analyses
Develop and pitch story ideas securing local, trade, national, broadcast, podcast, and print/digital coverage
Manage or oversee social media content development, community engagement, and campaign management

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience within an agency, nonprofit, public policy, or education-related field
Experience supporting strategic communications, media relations, social media, marketing, or advocacy efforts
Candidates located within the U.S. Eastern or Central time zones
Direct education communications experience and interest preferred
Strong interest and basic understanding of the U.S. education system and global education issues and trends
Strong writing and editing skills across platforms, voices, and tones
Proficiency with AP style and social media writing
Strong accountability, deadline-driven and detail-oriented
Ability to self-manage projects and tasks, especially in remote environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Knowledge of ethical use of AI tools including Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and NotebookLLM
Deep knowledge of social media platforms including LinkedIn, X or Blue Sky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and Substack
Keen interest in public relations, journalism, public affairs, communications, or marketing
Prior experience with Slack, Zoom, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Canva, and other programs is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Option to be fully remote or hybrid within U.S. offices
Opportunity to work alongside national and global experts and top-tier clients
Global access and capabilities through FINN Partners’ international network