Edelman Brand has helped evolve, promote and protect some of the world’s most iconic and celebrated brands. We aspire to do work that moves people – work that inspires people to not only “buy in” to brands, but also buy. We thrive off the energy, heart and hustle of the city around us and apply that same passion to everything we do. From cars to consumer goods, fashion and retail, financial service, food and beverage, luxury and technology – we are fanatics about finding an insight or truth that will inform smart strategy, breakthrough creative, and brilliant programming.

Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm, with more than 5,500 employees in 65 cities worldwide. In New York, Edelman’s Brand practice is 170 people strong and growing, with experts and specialists who make it their business to understand the new media and marketing paradigm. Our independence keeps us nimble, thoughtful and resourceful, allowing us to invest in the best people in the business. 

You are: A detail-oriented communicator with an energetic presence and entrepreneurial spirit. Media savvy. Hungry to learn, evolve and try new tactics. This Senior Account Executive has a pulse on trends and a passion for culture-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creation of communications plans that meet client objectives 
• Support on multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence – this includes creating media materials to support client campaigns.
• Build relationship with clients and colleague at all levels 
• Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching and consistently providing feedback 
• Provide cross-team support including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage audits, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling, and logistics.
• Support reactive and proactive media relations outreach. Existing media relationships is a plus.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and an interest in creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrate an understanding of research techniques, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone).
• Support multiple projects from conception to completion working closely with junior and senior team members, as well as providing oversight to junior team members.
• Manage third-party partnerships (spokespeople, influencers, and field experts).
• Understanding of your client’s business including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors in the marketplace.
• Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching, and consistently providing feedback.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of your technical and leadership skills. 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing 
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study

• Strong research, writing and editing skills and the ability to develop meaningful contacts/relationships. 
• Fundamental understanding of ability to craft a story on behalf of a brand or a client.
• Eagerness to apply cultural happenings and trends to the thinking they are doing on behalf of client

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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 6,000 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 Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s 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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