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We are looking for a candidate to support one of our largest QSR clients to help lead the Brand Storytelling workstream supporting the team with notable program launches and finding opportunities to infuse the brand into culturally relevant conversations and keep the brand top of mind.
This candidate should have strong earned media experience and a pulse for the latest trends/whats culturally relevant. They should have experience working within an Integrated Agency Team and have the drive to develop strong client relationships. A plus Having experience in digital/social or a keen eye for white space opportunities within these areas.
Responsibilities:
Play a major role in driving the planning development and of comprehensive public relations campaigns working with Edelmans specialists as part of an integrated team.
Serve as daily client contact and integrated agency team contact and as client lead when appropriate.
Serve as a team leader bringing good vibes strong leadership skills and the ability to jump into anything headfirst.
Develop positive trusting client relationships with direct and indirect client teams inperson over email and during regular calls.
Connect the dots across work streams flagging relevant news/trends/topics client updates and ways of working to the broader team when relevant.
Think with a solutions first mindset including the ability to proactively problem solve and collaborate with account leadership to identify solutions.
Oversee quality and operational performance of accounts ensuring work quality and deadline adherence.
Demonstrate proficiency in writing skills to craft internal and client correspondence communications plans press materials new business proposals etc.
Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations including creating and driving outreach plans message development management of events coordination of media familiarization trips effective pitching and training of spokespersons on speeches and presentations and growth of contact network. Oversee junior staffs work products to ensure quality and consistency.
Help mentor coach and support team members and ensure you and your staff are constantly developing abilities through Edelman University and other training including onthejob training and mentoring.
Build a network of industry clients and participate in relevant professional organizations and networking activities that will grow Edelman brand recognition and your own reputation.
Contribute to new business process including identifying new business opportunities.
Participate in crosspractice and crossgeographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposal.
Manage daytoday client budget issues to resolution. Manage process of developing client scope of work document with support from finance and project management.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelmans values (Quality Integrity Respect Entrepreneurial Spirit Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Live in color and encourage staff to do so by exploring and being active in the world outside of work including the arts culture politics literature charitable organizations and/or other personal passions.
Basic Qualifications:
At least 6 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including marketing advertising management consulting media and publishing.
A Bachelors degreeor equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong business acumen and familiarity with the food supply chain and restaurant/QSR companies brand experience.
Prior experience in an agency environment
Track record of expertly counseling clients across a range of food and beverage subsets to manage issues and meet business goals based on a deep understanding of the media regulatory and stakeholder landscape.
Strong track record of leading datadriven and well researched traditional and integrated corporate communications programs across internal and external channels to build reputation and brand trust.
The ability to act as a daily client contact and to be responsible for clientrelated finance management including managing large projects within budget.
Demonstrates excellent writing editing and presentationdevelopment skills; project management skills; and consultative skills (including effective questions critical thinking client management and framework and methodology application)
Ability to derive clarity out of ambiguous situations
Possesses strong understanding of how to communicate with teams and work from both client and agency sides
Strong track record of leading programs across internal and external channels (e.g. media relations social owned)
Solid knowledge of industry best and emerging practices
Develop positive trusting client relationships with direct and indirect client teams inperson over email and during regular calls.
Connect the dots across work streams flagging relevant news/trends/topics client updates and ways of working to the broader team when relevant.
Think with solutions first mindset including the ability to proactively problemsolve and collaborate with account leadership to identify solutions.
$80000 $120000 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.
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