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Chicago, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

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.

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.

Our Technology practice sits at the nexus point of innovative integrated campaigns for technologies that impact consumers society and our way of life. Were looking for communicators that are passionate about telling deep impactful stories at this intersection using creativity analytics and media relations skills to move conversations forward in a meaningful way.
We are looking for an Account Executive (AE) to join our growing team to help us realize this vision and drive our industry forward. A great AE for the Edelman Technology team is someone with relevant handson experience in the technology sector an understanding of a variety of media audiences and social platforms and an appetite to ideate and support the kinds of integrated communications marketing campaigns that showcase the true innovation power of leading global brands.
You will be an integral part of a global team supporting one of Edelmans largest and longestrunning clients. Were looking for someone with a passion for consumer technology and current events to support outofthebox thinking in the era of rapid tech acceleration. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and build a portfolio that spans your interests and passions.

About You:
You have 12 years of relevant experience in communications and have a strong knowledge base of all things PR and the everchanging technology landscape. Youre a practiced trend spotter an avid news consumer and a creative brainstormer who isnt afraid to share ideas and opinions. Youre an energetic team player with a desire to work across disciplines to drive projects forward. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills a proficient understanding of communications planning and be a growing expert in navigating the media landscape with an eye toward social platforms and emerging new media channels.

As an AE your work will be critical in daytoday operations like coverage monitoring and reporting product messaging development and helping bring gamechanging strategies to life.

Responsibilities:

    • Contribute to the creation of communications plans and launch strategies including events.
    • Provide oversight and support to interns and Assistant Account Executives on the team.
    • Provide client service attend meetings handle scheduling logistics and draft agendas and recaps.
    • Research compile and analyze the media landscape keeping a pulse on the right influencers and outlets to advance the reputation of our clients.
    • Draft and proofread materials such as media alerts coverage reports press releases product and executive messaging pitches and more.
    • Participate in new business processes including research audits and proposal development.
    • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of storytelling and media and social media analytical tools.
    • Support weekly monthly and quarterly reporting for clients.
    • Commit to continuous learning through internal and external training opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

    • At least one year of fulltime experience in communications preferably in an agency setting.
    • A bachelors degree in a relevant field (public relations communications English journalism advertising business)or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Understanding of the role of communications and PR agencies.
    • Excellent writing skills with the ability to adapt to an array of audiences including B2B media and internal stakeholders.
    • Understanding of media relations and how to compile and showcase media results. Having relationships with tech YouTubers and tech business and lifestyle media is a plus.
    • Understanding of and interest in the current technology industry landscape with a desire to stay up to date with emerging technologies.
    • Keen interest and high awareness of current events and pop culture.
    • Experience in the research planning and development of communications campaigns.
    • Proven experience ensuring work quality and deadline adherence.
    • Willingness to travel (within the US and internationally).
$55000 $68000 a year
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An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance travel requirements revenuebased metrics any contractual agreements and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEHs total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses a Paid Time Off policy and regionspecific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance vision 401K life insurance disability insurance paid time off travel assistance and wellness programing.

Edelman is committed to diversity equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people members of the LGBTQ community veterans parents individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.

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