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Brand Associate

About Edelman Delta:

We live in a volatile and changing world where people demand more of corporations; where leaders know their organizations need to change and build authenticity, resilience, and trust.

That change starts with brand.

Edelman Delta is the brand consultancy of Edelman, the world’s leading communications firm. Our team of practitioners spans Chicago, New York, and London. We support organizations worldwide looking to change who they are, how they act, and how they’re seen.

About the role:

We’re hiring an Associate to join our brand consultancy. We’re looking for a high-performing, early-to-mid-career professional that wants to play a critical role at a young and growing company and can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, creative environment.

In this role, you’ll work closely with a global, multidisciplinary team of strategists that advises top companies on how to define and implement brand positioning, purpose, identity, and messaging that builds trust. From day one, you’ll be counted on to bring outstanding client service/account management, research, and project management skills to every engagement.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for brand building and 2-3 years of experience in a firm specializing in brand strategy, research, or consulting,

Responsibilities:

    • This is a hybrid role (avg. 3 days a week in the office) based in Chicago. Standard responsibilities for the role will include:
    • Research: Conduct background research on relevant companies, industries, cultural trends, and the broader economy; summarize findings in briefing documents
    • Client Service: Maintain strong working relationships with clients and partners
    • Presentations: Build clear, well-designed, proofread presentations in PowerPoint for client meetings and new business pitches
    • Meeting Coordination: Schedule and manage logistics around project status meetings, internal reviews, and client check-ins across projects
    • Correspondence: Write professional, clear, concise communications to key internal external stakeholders across projects
    • Project Management: Build and manage timelines; take high-quality notes and develop meeting recaps; ensure delivery of accurate, efficient, and high-quality work
    • Brand Strategy: Support strategy development by creating competitive presentations, monitoring branding trends, conducting ad hoc research, and contributing to internal reviews and client meetings
    • Independence: Work autonomously as well as part of a close-knit team
    • Integrity: Contribute positively to the reputation of Edelman Delta, both within Edelman and externally; display Edelman's core values consistently

Basic Qualifications:

    • At least 2 years of relevant experience in branding, communications, marketing, consulting, and/or related fields
    • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Location preference for the candidate is Chicago
    • At least one year of experience working in corporate/B2B branding
    • Proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
    • Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships
    • Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with large teams
    • Possesses strong organizational and time/project management skills
    • Creative thinker, problem solver, and action-oriented individual committed to client excellence
    • Desire to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends
    • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and dedication to consistently provide high-quality work for their team and clients
    • Strong research, writing, and editing skills
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Office
$52,000 - $77,000 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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To provide strategic communications counseling and programming which enable our clients to build strong relationships across stakeholders, influence attitudes, inform audiences and shape behaviors with the potential to have a positive impact in ou...

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