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Edelman is growing in Tech and fast. Our Technology practice sits at the nexus point of innovative integrated campaigns for technologies that impact consumers society and our way of life. Were helping Fortune 500 companies reconceive their business models and startups challenge entire markets. Technology is our fastestgrowing sector and the obsession of our clients big and small.
We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Account Executive based in Dallas Texas. In this role the Assistant Account Executive will support a Fortune 200 technology company and demonstrate strong communication skills the ability to work in a fastpaced deadlinebased environment and a passion for technology. They should demonstrate a spirit of innovation intellectual curiosity and actionoriented approach in their work. The Assistant Account Executive will have the exciting opportunity to execute alwayson media storytelling integrated client programs and more across a variety of topics. They will be responsible for assisting with managing implementing monitoring and reporting on projects with a specific set of account teams under the direction of a supervisor.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the account team in daily activities.
Monitoring and flagging coverage across client competitor and industry news in addition to developing coverage reports and flagging major media moves
Conducting background research compiling and analyzing media or competitor coverage
Providing client service and crossteam support by attending meetings and taking detailed notes handling scheduling and logistics providing billing support preparing client status and activity reports
Monitoring media and ongoing realtime coverage tracking; development of clientfacing reports and support in program recaps
Developing briefing materials including schedules messaging and reporter background to support media interviews
Researching outlining writing editing and proofreading press materials specifically press releases media pitches interview briefs fact sheets client correspondence and other materials
Demonstrating an understanding of research techniques including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone) and identification and categorization of various stakeholders including organization and individuals to be engaged by clients
Engaging with media
Participating in teamwide and clientfacing brainstorms
Understanding key client information including business strategy industry issues products and services key customers and competitors
Providing client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports attending client meetings (developing agendas and recaps) compiling client and competitor coverage reports scheduling and logistics
Assisting with new business including compiling company research developing competitive landscape analyses and contributing to strategy development
Youre a great fit if you:
Are seeking an amazing workplace invested in supporting your growth and development
Value a diverse and inclusive work environment and understand the importance of having a team that can represent all types of voices
Thrive in a fastpaced flexible everchanging environment
Are detailoriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills capable of driving results and working with a sense of urgency
Can work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Want to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry
Are interested in working on a global piece of business
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated interest in and understanding of strategic communications and basic principles of integrated communications marketing public relations and writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
An Assistant Account Executive will possess strong interpersonal organizational and written and oral communication skills.
Candidate should be based in Dallas or willing to relocate to Dallas ahead of the start date.
Previous internship experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields including research advertising management consulting media or publishing.
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Experience and/or strong interest in technology communications.
Creative thinker problem solver and actionoriented individual committed to client excellence.
Strong work ethic attention to detail and dedication to consistently provide highquality work to their team and clients.
Ability to perform in a fastpaced environment with large teams.
Ability to use social media platforms for story mining and industry trendspotting.
Proficient organizational scheduling and time/project management skills; possess the ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously and adapt to new assignments deadlines and priorities.
Familiarity with AP style and Microsoft Office.
$40000 $52000 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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