Assistant Account Executive, Brand

Washington DC, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 with this approach we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

As anAssistant Account Executive(AAE)youllwork with high-profile clients to create innovative newsworthy campaigns for top brands and will play a key role in supporting communications plan development research client tracking and reporting and media outreach to consumer trade and other types of media. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented collaborative a problem solver at heart andhasstrong media relations and storytelling musthave exceptional communication and interpersonal skills witha strong foundationin media relations and a pulse on consumer and industry trends especially inthetravelfinancial services lifestyleentertainmentand/or fashion spaces.

Responsibilities:

Learn Edelmans various consulting processes/approaches including integrated communications media relations consumer engagement trend monitoring brand collaborations social media and digital campaigns and support account teams in the execution of these processes for clients
Understand key client information including business strategy products and services key customers and competitors
Outline write edit and proofread materials specifically media lists pitches product key messages fact sheets talk tracks media briefing documents and more
Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media
Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities
Support account teams in daily activities including media monitoring and reporting research media relations content development project and process tracking and asset management and inventory.
Research trackmonitorand report all coverage associated with client campaigns ongoing initiatives competitor news industry trends and more.
Coordinate details for brand collaborations and press & influencer events including securing attendees staffing events drafting briefing books and preparing recap reports
Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports attending meetings and conference calls compiling notes and action items scheduling andlogistics
Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram TikTok Facebook Twitter YouTube etc.
Demonstrate an understanding of the social media industry and influencer marketing
Proactive self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills along with the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelmans values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Basic Qualifications:

0-1 year of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields
A bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previousinternship experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields including research advertising management consultingmediaor publishing
Strong interpersonalorganizationaland written and oral communications skills
Ability to adapt to new conditionsdeadlinesand assignments
Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite
Demonstrates strong work ethic and the ability to provide quality work to clients and teams

$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 revenue-based 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 region-specific benefits.

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

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity equity and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race color gender sex age religion physical or mental disability military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process please let us know.

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