Assistant Executive -BJ Tech
Beijing
Edelman – Technology /
Full-Time /
On-site
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.
This is an entry-level client service position. An assistant executive must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to work effectively with a variety of client servicing staff within a specific set of clients. S/he must have excellent organizational skills, the
ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines and solid knowledge of MS Office Suite. S/he must pass a writing test and demonstrate the ability to become a strong writer.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Solid understanding of basic principles of PR
- Knowledge of content writing including press release, feature articles, fact sheets, reports, etc.
- Basic understanding of key client information, including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors in the marketplace, as well as organization structure, etc.
- Shows positive attitude and good judgment when working with team members, other Edelman employees and vendors
Key Responsibilities
- Client Servicing
- General account service administration
- rafficking jobs and project coordination
- Qualified delivery of assignments under guidance of supervisor
- Product and Capability Development
- Writing and Editing
- Write creative and accurate news releases and headlines
- Research, outline, write and edit media advisories, bios, conference reports
- Write memos/meeting minutes by request
- Relevant Market Knowledge
- Research brand information and tech industry trends based on open resources leveraging appropriate tools
- Proactively search and share relevant hot topics within team
- Media Relations
- Foster solid knowledge of media landscape and category
- Reactive and proactive media relations management
- Read and identify media clips from clipping services and on-line resources
- Press coverage/tour/event attendance pitching, scheduling, logistics, and appropriate follow-up
- People Development
- Collaborate with supervisor, peers, and colleagues from other functional team
- Oversee interns, particularly in the area of project management
- Financial Management and Planning
- Work within established account budget parameters and notify supervisor of any potential cost overruns
- Compute timesheets and expense reports
- Leadership
- Live the Edelman values (quality, integrity, respect, entrepreneurial spirit, mutual benefit)
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and pursuit of excellence in all operations
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
