Account Executive - - Corporate

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

About the Company

We are a leading global communications marketing firm helping business and organisations evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our clients.

We have deep expertise and advise on consumer trends, research, analytics and insights, corporate reputation, health, technology, capital markets, crisis, energy, and government affairs.

About the Team

We create commercial value by delivering campaigns and advisory work for companies and brands that operate in the full glare of the public spotlight and whose reputations shape their businesses.

We have deep industry expertise and advise on integrated media strategy, digital and content production, crisis planning & response, litigation & legal affairs, employee engagement & advocacy, research & analytics, capital markets and government affairs.

We take pride in delivering exceptional work for our clients but, at our core, we are a non-hierarchical team who like to spend time together in and out of the office.  We are relentlessly collaborative, and supported by leadership who champion and celebrate our collective achievements.

The role

The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in order to work effectively with a variety of people of all levels. S/he must have excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and multiple deadlines. Excellent attention to detail, a passion for the news, media and communications, and enthusiasm for delivering great results for clients are essential.

Responsibilities include:

Contribute to creation of communications plans that meet client objectives

Build relationship with clients and colleagues at all levels

Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content often under tight timelines and with competing priorities

Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media outreach plans

Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals

Aid in new business process including idea contribution, research and proposal preparation

Monitor media trends and social conversations to uncover news trends, new media columns and story ideas for clients

Providing day-to-day account support and managing multiple projects simultaneously, keeping teams organized and updated

Key Requirements:

The account executive must have at least one year of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing

Ability to multi-task and work in a matrix structure

Ability to work calmly, accurately, and efficiently under multiple deadlines, often with short lead-times

Ability to develop relationships with media and apply experience and initiative in developing traditional and digital media relations strategies

Enthusiasm and energy for communications and delivering great client work

Ability to conduct accurate, detailed research and analysis across digital and social mediaGood communication skills, both written and verbal; able to articulate point of view

Exceptional attention to detail, tenacity, and organisation and planning skills

Additional Information

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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