Account Executive, Corporate Reputation
Bangkok
Edelman – Corporate /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
We are seeking a Account Executive to join our Thailand office. Are you a dynamic, great communicator who enjoys media relations, engaging influencers, and crafting thought leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? If so, read on!
What you will be doing:
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of public relations & the broader communication industry and its basic principles.
- Understand key client information, including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors.
- Develop earned media skills –Building relationships with media, proactively surface new storylines, drafting media briefing materials, building thoughtful media lists, and outreach to media.
- Write, edit and proofread materials including press releases, briefing books, coverage reports, pitch notes, fact sheets, and client correspondence.
- Demonstrate knowledge of social media tools and channels.
- Help supervise and educate interns.
- Participate in new business processes, including research and proposal preparation.
- Commit to continuous learning through Edelman Learning Institute and other training opportunities.
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
What is required of you:
- Degree/diploma in a relevant field, proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent organization skills, and the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines.
- You must have a strong work ethic and dedication to consistently provide quality work.
- Previous internship experience is preferred.
- Good interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to work effectively with a variety of client service staff within a specific set of accounts.
- A basic understanding of media and analyst relations and how to use social media in communications.
- Willingness to jump in and support the team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Basic research skills and project management skills.
- Eagerness to learn and be part of and contribute to a strong, high-performing team.
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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