Account Executive, Consumer & Lifestyle

Who We Are

FINN Partners is one of the fastest-growing global, independent agencies, with a heart and a conscience.

With our HQ in New York and European HQ in London, we are one of Provoke’s Best EMEA networks to work for, counting 400+ colleagues across PR, digital, creative and intelligence (and 1,400 globally). In London, our offices in Old Street are host to teams specialised in travel, consumer & lifestyle, corporate, technology, and healthcare.

Our Consumer & Lifestyle team currently serves category-leading brands across F&B, High-Street, Beauty and Entertainment, including world-renowned food and drink brands, global betting and gaming clients, men's lifestyle and fashion retailers, and more. Our travel team represents numerous tourism boards, hotels and airlines, for which our work and teams regularly cross over.

Our Team

Consumer & Lifestyle We are a team of 13 dynamic, creative and warm-hearted PR professionals. We channel our curiosity into creative ideas that capture attention, build brand love and deliver business results.

With award-winning client work in brand campaigns, product PR, influencer relations and thought leadership, our ambition is to grow our creative firepower and work with global household brands in the UK and globally in tandem with our 40+ offices around the world.

The Role

This is a role for someone at the start of their PR career who is eager to learn, keen to get stuck in, and excited by the variety that consumer lifestyle communications has to offer.

As Account Executive, you will support the day-to-day running of a varied portfolio of consumer accounts, gaining hands-on experience across media relations, social media, influencer outreach, event support and client administration. You will work closely with Account Managers, Account Supervisors and Vice Presidents, developing your skills in a fast-paced, creative and supportive team environment.

Reporting to Account Managers and Account Supervisors, you will be joining a team in an exciting period of growth, with real scope to take on responsibility quickly and develop across a broad range of consumer sectors.

• While accounts may evolve, the Account Executive will initially work primarily across four areas:A global fresh produce brand with a growing UK presence, supporting social media management, media relations and campaign activity
• A leading UK crafts and hobby retail brand, supporting seasonal campaigns, product PR and media and influencer outreach
• A national tool and hardware retail brand, supporting trade and consumer PR, media relations and content creation
• A premium British wine and spirits merchant with a rich heritage, supporting editorial media relations, event activity and brand storytelling

Primary Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day execution of integrated PR and influencer campaigns
• Build and maintain media and creator relationships across lifestyle, entertainment, culture, beauty, fashion, and consumer spaces
• Research, identify, and vet influencers, creators, tastemakers, and emerging talent for campaigns and partnerships
• Assist with influencer outreach, negotiations, gifting, contracts, tracking, and reporting
• Draft press materials including media alerts, pitches, briefing docs, talking points, and recap reports
• Monitor media coverage, social conversations, and creator content
• Coordinate product mailers, events, launches, screenings, and influencer activations
• Track campaign KPIs and help develop client-ready reporting and insights
• Stay tapped into social trends, creator partnerships, platform updates, and pop culture moments
• Support account teams with administrative and organizational tasks, timelines, status documents, and meeting notes
• Participate in brainstorms and contribute creative campaign ideas rooted in culture and digital behavior
• Skills

Required

• 1–3 years of experience in public relations, influencer marketing, talent relations, social media, or integrated communications
• Agency experience preferred
• Strong understanding of influencer and creator landscape across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with media monitoring and influencer tools/platforms
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for entertainment, pop culture, social trends, and digital storytelling
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment
• Existing media or creator relationships are a plus
• Recommended Background
• Experience working with lifestyle, beauty, fashion, hospitality, or consumer brands
• Experience supporting events, media/influencer trips, or experiential activations
• Basic understanding of paid influencer partnerships and creator usage rights
• Strong pulse on Gen Z and culturally driven digital trends
• Compensation & Benefits£28,000 - £32,500 gross/annual, commensurate with experience
• FINN Partners offers a suite of employee benefits including generous time off, wellness and professional development programmes, and above-average employer pension contributions, medical & dental insurance and life assurance, to name just a few
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, or belief.

To Apply

Please upload your CV and cover letter, as well as indicate your desired salary in GBP. While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.