The Senior Account Executive will oversee client communication, develop strategies, manage projects, and mentor junior team members while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
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.
At Edelman, we are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join the company’s corporate team. This is an opportunity for a self-motivated and professional team player with a passion for innovative storytelling to work on some of the biggest corporate clients in the world.
Thriving in a fast-paced, creative environment, in this role you will also get to work with a fun and passionate team, who drive change thinking and deliver incredible work. We want people who have ideas and convictions and aren’t afraid to push the limits. If this resonates, read on!
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate understanding of key client information, with an ability to build knowledge on client business strategy, issues impacting products/services, key stakeholders and competitor landscape.
- Assist in the creation of communication plans to meet client objectives.
- Assist multiple projects across varied client portfolio from concept to completion, troubleshoot problems, deliver quality work against deadlines.
- Lead client correspondence on daily/ routine matters (i.e. daily updates, activity reports, etc.)
- Deliver high-quality internal and external content depending on the channel, platform, and audience.
- Coordinate and work closely with the integrated teams across creative, digital, data/ analytics and Edelman partners/ vendors.
- Demonstrate a decent understanding of measurement and insights to track client programs and report on key learnings.
- Manage media lists, handle media relations, and provide support for events and new business opportunities.
- Guide and mentor junior team members including graduate trainees and interns.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced and dynamic client or agency role.
- Strong research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media.
- Able to perform well under pressure and be a team player.
- Understanding of global sector and technology/innovation trends.
If you're looking for an exciting and challenging role in the public relations industry, then this is the opportunity for you! We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, as well as opportunities for career development and growth.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
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