Assistant Account Executive, Corporate Reputation

In this role, you'll do things like:

• Support account teams in daily activities – learn Edelman’s various consulting processes/approaches, including integrated communications, media relations, corporate communications, 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 corporate business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, consumer sentiment and competitors   
• Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media monitoring reports and competitor coverage, scheduling, and logistics 
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents and more   
• Assist with research including analysis of media coverage and online conversations  
• Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media across brands   
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents and more   
• Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities   
• Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media monitoring reports and competitor coverage, scheduling, and logistics 
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.   
• Demonstrate an understanding of the social media industry, influencer marketing, and basic principles of community engagement   
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct   

You're a great fit if you:

• Are seeking an amazing workplace invested in supporting your growth and development  
• Value a diverse and inclusive work environment and understand the importance of having a team that can represent all types of voices.  
• 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  
• 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  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 
• This is an entry-level position. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the communications industry and basic principles of integrated communications. 

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 0-6 months’ internship experience in Communications 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