Account Executive, Brand (FinServ Client)
New York / Washington DC
Edelman – Brand /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
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. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.
As an Account Executive (AE), you’ll work 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, and has strong media relations and storytelling skills. They will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong foundation in media relations and a pulse on consumer and industry trends, especially in the retail, financial services, lifestyle, entertainment and/or fashion spaces.
Responsibilities:
- Understanding of your client’s business including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors in the marketplace
- Play a meaningful role in client service, spanning account management, media and influencer relations, research and more
- Help plan and develop comprehensive communications plans and implement public relations tactics to meet client objectives
- Support reactive and proactive media relations projects
- Create media materials to support client campaigns
- Provide cross-team support including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling and logistics
- Manage multiple projects from conception to completion working closely with team members
- Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative and an interest in creative problem-solving
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
- Demonstrate an understanding of research techniques, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone), and identification and categorization of various stakeholders, including organizations and individuals to be engaged by clients
- Participate in new business processes, including research, audits, idea contribution and proposal preparation
- Commit to continuous learning and improvement of your technical and leadership skills
- Set and pursue challenging stretch goals for yourself
Basic Qualifications:
- At least one year of relevant experience in Communications and/or related fields, including public relations, journalism, research, media or publishing
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong research, writing and editing skills and the ability to develop meaningful media contacts/relationships
- Fundamental understanding of media outreach assignments and the ability to develop traditional and digital media strategies
- Previous agency or retail brand experience
- Proactive self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills, along with the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
- Eagerness to apply cultural happenings and trends to the thinking they are doing on behalf of client
- Thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, ever-changing environment
- Are detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, capable of driving results, and working with a sense of urgency, and the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
- Can work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Want to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry
$55,000 - $65,000 a year
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An employee’s 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 DJEH’s 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.
