Special Projects Lead — Finn Global Health and Purpose

Location: New York; Remote

The Special Projects Lead will partner with the Chair of Global Health and Purpose, on practice-building and market-building initiatives. The ideal candidate is a skilled organizer, project manager, and community builder with an appreciation of the health ecosystem and sustainability priorities. The position will work in partnership with the Chair of Global Health and Purpose (approx. 75% of their time) for eight months to a year, after which the candidate would have the opportunity to join either the Global Health and Purpose Practices/Collaborative or continue in the role. In addition, the candidate will work with the Corporate Purpose team as an account lead on corporate social responsibility initiatives for a Fortune 100 technology company (approx. 25% of their time).This role provides the opportunity to meet FINN colleagues and open a path to future growth in agency PR/marketing.

FINN is one of the fastest-growing global independent agencies with a heart and a conscience. We offer a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment and an opportunity to gain experience, learn, and contribute. You will work shoulder to shoulder with leading health communications mentors eager to share and teach. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone eager to make a difference and be part of the Practice growth journey.

FINN is a recognized communication leader in both the Health and Purpose sectors. Our Global Health Practice is among the industry’s most noted – in scale, skill and reach.  It encompasses the patient advocacy, payer, policy, product innovation and provider sectors.  The Agency was founded as a purpose-based community and is a pioneer in social justice communications that includes Climate Tech, Inclusion and Equity, Environment and Sustainability and CSR and Social Impact – supported by the strength of a full-service agency.

This position has growth opportunities for someone with solid analytic and communication skills eager to learn and engage in pressing health and climate issues that impact the well-being of our world’s future. The work contributes to elevating FINN voice around these topics and is a pathway to learn more about these sectors.

The FINN Chair of Global Health and Purpose Gil Bashe is a dedicated practitioner and business builder – he is a roll-up-the-sleeves colleague and teacher. He draws from the FINN vision and values, crafted by Peter Finn, to guide Practice growth strategies and elevate these two business units’ market thought leadership. He collaborates with colleagues at all levels to build an inspiring, high-performing agency that makes a difference. Gil engages all as colleagues.

Responsibilities
Coordination and organization of various initiatives to market and grow the Health and Purpose businesses.

• Coordination with different FINN Practices and services to inspire global collaboration and a belief that together we will do more faster
• Identifying gaps and providing inputs on how to fill in those gaps. Assisting the Global Chair Health and Purpose in filling these gaps.
• Serve as a go-to for colleagues within Health and Purpose to advance key group conversations – scheduling, meeting organization, marketing and committee hosting.
• Work with Gil on developing high-level growth plans and relationship-building strategies and implement those campaigns.
• Design paths to educate others within FINN on how and why to tap into PURPOSE-based expertise for existing clients.
• Support Purpose collaborative global marketing efforts and amplify existing activities.
• Reviewing and/or writing various health materials
• Assist with any operational and integration needs within the Health and Purpose Practices
• Coordinate with FINN Marketing and administrative colleagues.

Requirements:

•  5-6 years in communications (not necessarily in health or purpose)
• Strong project management skills
• Strong editing skills: Writing skills is a plus
• Understanding of evolving media landscape and experience and success pitching top-tier media outlets
• Leadership skills in managing a junior team
• Confident use of X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and other popular social platforms.
• Experience with Community building initiatives and organization
• A self-starter who can assess situations, identify needs, problem-solve, rally people and processes, in a fast-paced agency setting
• Sensitive to people’s feelings and needs
• Partnership oriented, collaborative
• Creative, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Empathetic, Reflective, Entrepreneurial Aware and Trustworthy
• Remote – travel to New York once a month

Anticipated Salary: $120,000-130,000; salary commensurate with experience and dependent upon workplace. #LI-AB1