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.
Edelman is seeking an experienced Senior Account Supervisor (SAS) with a strong digital skillset to join our growing group of crisis experts and practitioners. This role requires a keen understanding of the digital communications landscape and experience deploying strategies and tactics for reputation and crisis management.
Whether navigating emerging issues leading real-time response or preparing clients for the next potential threat this team member brings both sharp instincts and a calm collaborative presence to the table.
This individual must also be excited by the opportunity to grow as an account leader who can play an active role in strategically scaling our digital crisis offerings and integrated crisis capabilities. As a member of the U.S. Crisis & Risk team they will also serve as a mentor to junior staff.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to clients during fast-moving or sensitive situations offering thoughtful strategic counsel
Lead the development of crisis preparedness and response materials including crisis playbooks and training materials
Develop digital-first response frameworks that integrate social listening community engagement strategy and platform-specific best practices
Oversee and/or support community management programs
Support programs to prepare for monitor and combat dis- and misinformation online
Develop website content and coordinate crisis web builds
Counsel clients on use of audience segmentation and targeting via paid media crises and liaise with performance marketing team on strategy and execution of paid tactics
Demonstrate proficiency in media relations and understanding of current media environment and how this intersects with the digital landscape
Consistently produce high-quality internal and external communications materials such as Q&A holding statements reactive and proactive social media content and internal messages
Participate in new business processes including research and proposal preparation
Manage up and work closely with senior staff for project management and delivery
Supervise junior staff by motivating coaching and providing feedback
Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals
Actively contribute to Edelmans evolving digital crisis offering by surfacing trends co-developing new products or services and mentoring colleagues in emerging tools and practices
Champion the responsible use of AI in client work helping to pilot new tools optimize workflows and train junior team members on best practices and guardrails
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields
Strong interest in and exposure to crisis and reputation risk management with a desire to grow expertise in this space
Proven track record of developing and executing digital communications strategies particularly in crisis or reputational risk contexts
Understand the digital ecosystem and how various issues can arise evolve and escalate and be able to translate into strategies and action as needed
Demonstrated ability to lead integrated crisis response projects across owned earned social and paid channels including liaising with experts in paid media SEO/GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) creative social content development and website development
Familiarity with digital and social media listening and analytics tools i.e. Google Analytics Brandwatch Talkwalker etc. and ability to turn insights into issues mitigation recommendations
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to pivot quickly based on evolving events or new information
Experience managing communications during sensitive high-pressure issues including legal matters executive misconduct cybersecurity breaches or reputational attacks
Strong organizational scheduling and time/project management skills; possess the ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously
Must demonstrate excellent writing abilities
Experience presenting to and counseling senior clients including legal teams and C-suite executives
Intellectually curious looking to stay ahead of digital trends platform updates and emerging risks
Collaborative thriving in team environments and elevating others work
A bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience navigating crises involving misinformation/disinformation particularly on TikTok YouTube or emerging platforms
Experience with high-sensitivity community management including moderating negative sentiment social media environments
Experience evaluating brand partners or creators for digital reputation risks including social media behavior and past controversies
Solid understanding of applications of artificial intelligence within a crisis and risk context
Experience aligning digital crisis responses with public or government affairs strategy
$94500 - $115000 a year
We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt 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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