The Role
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Edelman’s Energy Transition team partners with leading companies and organizations across the energy industry to support their business, marketing, communications and advocacy priorities. We build integrated campaigns that drive business value, build trust and enhance reputation, and engage customers, communities and key stakeholders.
We’re hiring a Senior Account Executive in Houston to support one of the world’s largest and most respected energy companies, as well as other energy clients and new business activities. You’ll help execute high-stakes executive visibility, stakeholder engagement and thought leadership campaigns that span business, public policy and social impact. This position is ideal if you want to participate in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment and acquire the skills necessary to become a successful communications practitioner.
You’ll gain exposure to executive communications, public affairs strategy and corporate reputation work across one of Edelman’s most high-profile energy accounts. This is a hands-on, detail-heavy role ideal for someone looking to grow into a strategic advisor.
Responsibilities:
- Attend internal and client meetings; capture notes, track action items and help maintain program momentum.
- Support executive social media content and strategy.
- Support stakeholder engagement strategy through research, mapping and ongoing tracking.
- Help build editorial calendars, campaign planning slides and briefing memos for high-profile events, business milestones and executive thought leadership.
- Monitor media coverage, flag reputational risks and surface opportunities to elevate key messages.
- Build and maintain media lists; draft pitches and assist with outreach to reporters and editors across trade and top-tier outlets.
- Assist with research, insights, and writing across internal briefs and occasional new business efforts.
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in marketing communications, public relations or executive visibility work. Prior energy experience is a plus.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proactive communicator comfortable following up, flagging blockers, and keeping projects on track without waiting for direction.
- Curiosity and critical thinking around energy, sustainability and social impact topics.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort navigating complex, regulated or politically sensitive issues.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills—must keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously.
- Ability to break down complex information into simple, audience-specific messaging.
- Flexibility to switch between writing, research, planning and admin support as needed.
- Comfortable working with senior-level clients and navigating fast-paced work environments.
- Self-starter mindset willing to jump in, ask questions and learn quickly.
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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.
DJE Holdings offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJE Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. DJE Holdings is a federal contractor or subcontractor subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil right laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We invite all applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.
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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
