Account Executive, Crisis & Reputation Risk

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

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.

About the Team

Edelmans Crisis & Risk Specialty supports organizations in preventing preparing for and responding to reputational crises in a data-driven integrated and digital-first approach. The team comprised of experts in areas such as litigation security and digital strategy works with a global network of specialists to provide strategic counsel and response across a range of issues from cybersecurity and data privacy to brand protection and disinformation.

The role

The Account Executive position is within our Crisis & Risk Specialty team. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a variety of team members of all levels. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to new conditions fulfill assignments and manage multiple deadlines. Excellent attention to detail a passion for the news media and communications and enthusiasm for supporting the delivery of successful results for clients are essential.

Responsibilities:

The Account Executive must have at least 2 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research advertising management consulting media and publishing
Ability to multi-task and work in a matrix structure
Ability to work calmly accurately and efficiently under multiple deadlines often with short lead-times
Ability to develop relationships with media and apply experience and initiative in developing traditional and digital media relations strategies
Enthusiasm and energy for communications and delivering great client work
Ability to conduct accurate detailed research and analysis across digital and social mediastrong communication skills both written and verbal; able to articulate point of view
Exceptional attention to detail tenacity and organization and planning skills
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

Key Requirements:

The Account Executive must have at least 2 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research advertising management consulting media and publishing
Ability to multi-task and work in a matrix structure
Ability to work calmly accurately and efficiently under multiple deadlines often with short lead-times
Ability to develop relationships with media and apply experience and initiative in developing traditional and digital media relations strategies
Enthusiasm and energy for communications and delivering great client work
Ability to conduct accurate detailed research and analysis across digital and social mediastrong communication skills both written and verbal; able to articulate point of view
Exceptional attention to detail tenacity and organization and planning skills
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

$55000 - $65000 a year

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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Ages 2019 A-List; the Holmes Reports 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and five times Glassdoors Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952 we have remained an independent family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment sports lifestyle).

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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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