About the Role
FINN Partners is seeking an Associate Vice President (Senior Account Manager equivalent) to collaborate with our talented colleagues in Ireland and the wider FINN Partners network of over 1,300 professionals across 35 offices.
The successful candidate will lead day-to-day activities on client accounts and projects, manage teams, and develop strong client relationships built on trust and results.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead day-to-day activities on client accounts and projects, managing teams and developing strong client relationships built on trust and results.
2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of client's businesses and apply this in developing and implementing plans.
3. Create written materials including press releases, plans, strategy documents, Q&As, briefing documents, and client reports.
4. Deliver exceptional client management and care, project managing activity and plans, creating and sharing content, meeting and exceeding deadlines, reporting, and providing updates in a timely manner.
5. Engage with media across all genres, titles, and publications in delivering client messaging and stories.
6. Demonstrate strong media relationships and acumen in navigating and managing issues for clients.
7. Monitor and analyse media reporting and the broader corporate, policy, social, and cultural news agenda, sharing insight to inform client strategies and plans.
8. Develop and cultivate relationships across all key stakeholders, including colleagues, clients (current and prospective), industry bodies, media, and politicians, as necessary.
9. Manage and develop junior colleagues, assisting with team growth and development.
10. Manage account administration duties, including team, time management, and reporting, billing, and financial reporting.
11. Work as part of a team in developing and delivering new business pitches.
Requirements
* 5+ years communications experience, preferably in agency.
* A strong track record in managing client accounts, leading day-to-day activity, and delivering strong results that meet client objectives.
* An ability to cultivate relationships with clients, colleagues, and broader stakeholders.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to draft compelling content that resonates.
* A knowledge and appreciation of public affairs, Government, and the policy landscape.
* A burning interest in current affairs and the daily news cycle, with an ability to identify and deliver opportunities for clients.
* Strong media and stakeholder relationships.
* Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise.
* Leadership and team management skills.
* Experience in crisis and issues management, navigating complex situations, and strong media relations skills.
* Ability to handle operational activities of accounts, develop and track budgets, and meet client KPIs and objectives.
* Experience in mentoring and training colleagues.
* Resilience and high degree of comfort with change, ambiguity, and a fast-paced working environment.
* Availability to travel as needed to off-site meetings.
About Us
FINN Partners Ireland is part of the wider FINN Partners firm, one of the world's fastest-growing independent marketing and communications agencies. Together, we serve clients through a powerful combination of hands-on partnership, highly specialised expertise, and a values-driven culture that champions integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave package of up to 30 days per year.
* A hybrid working model – work from home and the Dublin-based office.
* Discretionary annual and employee referral bonus schemes.
* Full health insurance cover.
* Full pension plan with employer contribution.