- Summer 2022 Executive Training Program As one of the leading independent PR agencies in the world, we at Ruder Finn foster a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurism that is singular in today’s communications world. Our culture is built on putting excellence before seniority, hunger for knowledge, as well as achievement and independence to pursue what’s next.
- Position Overview: Ruder Finn’s 12-week Executive Training program offers a unique opportunity for recent college graduates to work in a fast-paced environment and learn from some of PR’s best and brightest practitioners. Executive Trainees gain hands-on experience as integral members of account teams working full-time, attending bi-weekly Lunch & Learn sessions on the fundamentals of PR, and participating in other educational and social activities.
- Ruder Finn is a dynamic and energetic group of communications professionals who place a high priority on problem-solving skills, ingenuity and imagination to help clients achieve real business results. Applicants must be passionate about exploring a career in the communications industry and will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the following: client interaction, media monitoring, drafting various forms of content, assisting with new business and client research, attending client and team meetings and providing detailed recaps, and much more.
- Executive Trainees are assigned to one of our core practice areas: Corporate Communications, Healthcare, Technology, Media, New Business, Emerging Technology, Relate (corporate purpose, social responsibility, sustainability) and Creative Services (Design/Video). Executive Trainees are selected on talent, creativity, and passion, and are not required to have prior experience in the field.
- The agency hires many of the program’s best graduates to fill Assistant Account Executive positions.
- Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Fundamental research, writing and critical-thinking skills
- Proactive mindset with ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Flexibility and enthusiasm to adapt to shifting priorities
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple assignments
- Strong interpersonal skills and team player
- Can thrive in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Additional Information:
- ETs must be available to work full-time, 40 hours/week, with eligibility for overtime
- ET Program starts mid-June 2022
- ETs will be considered for Assistant Account Executive openings upon completion of the Executive Training Program
- Application Requirements: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample (Examples: press release, pitch letter, media kit, campus newspaper, an essay, etc.) Please note: The application deadline is February 25, 2022.
- Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Ruder Finn, Inc. is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn serves the global and local communication needs of over 250 corporations, governments, non-profit organizations and startups. The agency is organized around four strategic pillars that reflect its core areas of expertise: Health & Wellness, Corporate Reputation & Transformation, Technology & Innovation, and Consumer Connections. RFI Studios, the agency’s full-service digital practice, leads the industry in designing and developing internal collaboration platforms, building conversations and communities around brands, and staying top-of-mind in the world of mobile applications.