Account Executive, Corporate Health

The Account Executive in Corporate Health at Edelman is responsible for supporting the execution of various communications projects. This includes anticipating challenges, building relationships with clients and colleagues, contributing to communication plans, and producing high-quality content. Additionally, the role involves developing media monitoring reports, maintaining client trackers, and supervising junior staff, all while fostering skills and adhering to Edelman's values.

To be considered for the Account Executive position in Corporate Health at Edelman, candidates should ideally possess at least one year of relevant experience in public relations or related fields such as research and media. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. A solid understanding of public relations tools, media relations strategies, along with strong research, writing, and editing skills are preferred qualifications.

At Edelman, the Account Executive in Corporate Health is encouraged to commit to continuous learning and improvement. This position not only offers the opportunity to work alongside industry experts but also allows for mentorship through the supervision of junior team members. The company prioritizes professional growth, setting a culture where stretching skills and pursuing goals is the norm.

The salary range for the Account Executive in Corporate Health at Edelman is between $55,000 and $68,000 annually. The final salary may depend on various factors including education, qualifications, experience, and seniority among other organizational needs, ensuring a comprehensive compensation package that supports employees.

Edelman provides a robust benefits package to its Account Executives, which includes medical and dental insurance, vision coverage, a 401K plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance, and wellness programming. The company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued.

When asked about managing a campaign, focus on outlining the campaign goals, your role in strategic planning, execution phases, and measuring success. Be specific about challenges you faced and how you navigated them, emphasizing teamwork and communication skills.

This question allows you to demonstrate your organizational skills. Describe your techniques for prioritizing tasks such as creating to-do lists, assessing urgency and complexity, and your methods for maintaining communication with team members to ensure alignment as deadlines approach.

For media relations, discuss the importance of building strong relationships with journalists, understanding their interests and deadlines, and being proactive in providing newsworthy information. Highlight your experience in creating press materials and following up post-distribution.

Explain that you see constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. Share an example where you received feedback, the steps you took to address it, and how it ultimately benefited your work and strengthened team dynamics.

Discuss how research informs your understanding of target audiences, industry trends, and competitive landscape. Provide an example of how comprehensive research enhanced a past project, demonstrating its importance in crafting effective communication strategies.

Prepare to share a specific challenge, detailing the situation, your approach to resolving it, and the end result. Highlight the skills you used, such as communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, to recover and achieve the desired outcome.

You can describe your writing process which includes fact-checking, proofreading, and using reliable sources. Mention the importance of collaboration with subject matter experts to validate factual information, ensuring high-quality content.

Talk about your preferred communication methods, whether it's regular updates via email, scheduled meetings, or client status trackers. Emphasize the importance of transparency and responsiveness in building strong client relationships.

Explain your philosophy on supervision, which might include providing clear expectations, offering constructive feedback, and fostering an open-door policy for questions. Share examples where mentoring led to positive outcomes for both individuals and projects.

Discuss your passion for storytelling in the healthcare sector, the impact of effective communication on public health, and how you are motivated by the opportunity to be part of a team that influences positive change in society through responsible practices.