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.
The US Crisis & Risk practice is one of the most respected and largest serving clients on complex crises. The capabilities and diversity of talent have also grown to include former management consultants lawyers digital leaders sector experts and research and analytics specialists.
We advise leading corporations governments and institutions and their senior leaders on a broad range of crises including security risks (e.g. data cybersecurity physical) corporate malfeasance societal matters litigation ethics and integrity product and service risks (e.g. safety health) and financial.
We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join the team ideally an experienced communications practitioner with a crisis communications and issues management background. While theres no typical day in this role a Senior Account Executive plays a key role in crisis planning strategy development and of response. We are looking for a team member who can dynamically and flexibly adjust to new information and other developments. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fastpaced environment with a run to the fire instinct.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously working in close collaboration with colleagues and using organizational skills
Identify and work with media; research compile and analyze client media coverage; develop and maintain media contact lists; and pitch stories to targeted media to raise client profiles and shape public and investor perceptions
Contribute to the creation of communications plans and materials ensuring quality and consistency with appropriate writing styles
Maintain an uptodate understanding of crisis and issues trends and share knowledge with others
Manage workload to meet deadlines keep senior project leaders apprised of status and produce highquality internal and external communications content
Plan and facilitate client events
Participate in new business efforts including research proposal and pitch preparation
Provide client service administration support; attend meetings handle scheduling logistics notes and follow up actions
Supervise staff junior to you by motivating coaching and providing feedback
Build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels
Commit to continuous learning through Edelman Learning Institute and other training opportunities
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years postgrad professional experience in communications
Bachelors degree in a relevant field (public relations corporate communications English advertising journalism business marketing political science) or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Have previouscommunications agency experience
Have experience and interest in crisis and issues communications
Have a solid grasp of basic public relations and social media tools and how they are used
Experience in media strategy and message development skills to help of planning messaging and storytelling on behalf of clients
Possess solid research writing and editing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Demonstrate excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Possess solid time management skills to balance your workload across account teams and able to deliver quality work to deadlines
Collaborative curious and adaptable to change
Have strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Demonstrate strong presentation skills and the ability to ideate on the spot and actively participate in group discussions
Be resultsandsolutionsorientated
Have a strong work ethic and proactive approach
Available to travel onsite with regionally headquartered clients (conditions permitting)
Spanish fluency is a plus
$68000 $80000 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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