Finn Partners’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Social Impact practice works with a broad range of corporations, nonprofits, associations, and government agencies to raise awareness for major social causes and issues.
Our campaigns on the digital divide, diversity & inclusion, sustainability, women’s economic empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, veteran affairs ,health & wellness, have strengthened our clients’ reputations and elevated the voices of those on the frontlines.
More importantly, they have led to tangible social impact across multiple sectors.
We are a hands-on group of creative, strategic thinkers who are ultimately rewarded by the impactful work we accomplish with our clients.
FINN Partners is the fastest growing integrated marketing agency in the United States.
We offer a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment, and an opportunity to grow, learn and contribute.
This VP role is a full-time position focused on the CSR team’s environmental and sustainability portfolio.
Although the practice is based out of Finn’s New York office, the Managing Partner is amenable to the VP working from another geographic area, (see website for Finn Partners USA office locations).
Responsibilities :
This position in the Finn Partners’ CSR & Social Impact team provides an opportunity to work on social impact and sustainability campaigns for major corporations, non-profits, and global foundations and advance social good through integrated communications and marketing
Lead the execution of integrated and successful CSR and social impact public relations campaigns/programs that exceed client goals
Maintain clear and consistent communications; provide proper direction and counsel; and offer problem-solving solutions to clients
Develop and grow senior client relationships
Build thought leadership platforms for C-Suite executives; developing narratives, booking speaking engagements, generating top-tier earned media
Review and develop press materials, including but not limited to press releases, media advisories, key messages, Q&As, and executive remarks
Develop overall communications media strategy for clients; manage profitability and financial aspects of accounts
Utilize excellent contacts to secure consistent media coverage across a wide range of sustainability, business, environmental trade, consumer, and news publications
Establish new media contacts to expand reach across print, online, TV, social, radio and podcasts
Maintain solid understanding of CSR and broader sustainability landscape; develop opportunistic client storyline recommendations and communication strategy surrounding them
Generate new business opportunities and secure new CSR clients; lead in the development of new business proposals and participate in new business presentations; develop RFPs that showcase our unique capabilities and proven results
Lead internal CSR team and drive their growth; provide proper feedback and guidance; motivate to be creative and achieve excellent results.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree required.
MBA or post-graduate degree a plus
6 to 10 years CSR PR experience, preferably working with clients in corporate communications or sustainability
Proven history of leading team and driving results
Exceptional media relations with many top-tier national and trade outlets; proven history of media placements and established contacts
Ability to develop and execute successful media relations programs
Excellent writing and editing skills (familiar with AP style).
Strong communications skills, project management capabilities and proven problem-solving ability