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Assistant Account Executive

Edelman has an amazing opportunity for someone looking to propel their career in strategic communications and join the Corporate & Public Affairs – Technology practice as an Assistant Account Executive.

We’re a team of 100+ dedicated professionals and experts with backgrounds in journalism, digital media, creative strategy, management consulting, and integrated communications marketing. We help our clients build their brands and achieve their business goals while navigating shifting media and industry environments.

We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to support the Samsung Mobile team working on our most cutting-edge integrated communications work. You’ll be an integral part of a global team (U.S., Korea, UK) helping one of the world’s largest mobile tech brands build integrated plans for some of today’s hottest devices in consumer technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and build a portfolio that spans your interests and passions.

Edelman offers a supportive, engaging environment where you’ll be supported in your growth and development. You’ll be given a comprehensive, interactive onboarding program, ensuring that you have proficiency with our systems and processes and that you possess the knowledge of Edelman and our industry necessary to jumpstart a successful career.

Your responsibilities will include:

Participating in brainstorms
Monitoring and flagging coverage across client, competitor, and industry news; also includes developing coverage reports and flagging major media moves
Act as a bridge between global Edelman teams supporting client work, ensuring there is continuity and consistency across channels and work
Conducting and compiling research
Developing briefing materials, including schedules, messaging and reporter background to support media interviews
Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread press materials, specifically press releases, talk tracks, media briefing documents and more
Assisting with event logistics, including developing event trackers, venue and vendor coordination, spokesperson/executive prep, staffing events, identifying target media, and supporting clients at major national and global events
Understanding key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors
Supporting crisis communications efforts, including scenario planning, Q&A development, and developing risk assessments.
Providing client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending client meetings (developing agendas and recaps), compiling client and competitor coverage reports, scheduling, and logistics
Assisting with new business, including compiling company research, developing competitive landscape analyses, and contributing to strategy development.

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
Interested in working on a global piece of business

Basic Qualifications:

This is an entry-level position. Candidates should demonstrate an interest and understanding of the communications marketing industry and basic principles of integrated communications marketing.
Previous internship experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of tech industry landscape and top tech journalists, outlets, influencers
General knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, etc.
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
Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities through extracurricular activities
Focus on problem solving and have confidence to proactively share your ideas
Take pride in your work

What you’ll get in return:

We value our employees’ health and well-being and recognize that life’s not all about work. Our hybrid work model gives you the flexibility to create a schedule that works with your personal and professional goals.

$40,000 - $50,000 a year

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.

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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 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).

For more information please visit: www.edelman.com

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Advertising & Public Relations

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in New York, NY

DATE POSTED

June 23, 2023