The Role
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 Assistant Account Executive (AAE), 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. You must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong foundation in media relations and a pulse on consumer and industry trends, especially in the food & beverage, snack & confectionary, lifestyle, trade and/or parenting spaces.
Responsibilities:
- Learn Edelman’s various consulting processes/approaches, including integrated communications, media relations, consumer engagement, trend monitoring, brand collaborations, social media and digital campaigns, and support account teams in the execution of these processes for clients
- Understand key client information including business strategy, products and services, key customers, and competitors
- Support account teams in daily activities including media monitoring and reporting, research, media relations, content development, project and process tracking, and asset management and inventory.
- Research, track, monitor and report all coverage associated with client campaigns, ongoing initiatives, competitor news, industry trends and more.
- Outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically media lists, pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, campaign collateral copy, award submissions, media briefing documents and more
- Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media
- Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities
- Coordinate details for brand collaborations and press & influencer events including securing attendees, staffing events, drafting briefing books, and preparing recap reports
- Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling notes and action items, scheduling, and logistics
- Track product inventory and support media seeding and creative product mailers alongside the team
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social media industry and influencer marketing
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Basic Qualifications:
- 0-1 year of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous internship experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communications skills
- Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines and assignments
- Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite
- Demonstrates strong work ethic and the ability to provide quality work to clients and teams
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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.
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The Company
What We Do
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, act with certainty and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders.
We develop powerful ideas and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of news, make an immediate impact, transform culture and spark movements.
Since our founding in 1952 by Dan Edelman, we have remained an independent, family-run company. We use our profits to strengthen our business, provide our employees with opportunities to grow, advance our industry, and serve as a responsible citizen of the world. Every day, we strive to live and work by a long-held set of core values: the pursuit of excellence, the freedom to be curious, the courage to do the right thing, and a commitment to improving society.
Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
