Assistant Account Executive, Technology

Edelman has an amazing opportunity for someone looking to propel their career in strategic communications and join the 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 our Technology clients. 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.  

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and flagging coverage across client, competitor, and industry news, in addition to developing coverage reports and flagging major media moves
• Conducting background research, compiling, and analyzing media or competitor coverage
• Providing client service and cross-team support by attending meetings and taking detailed notes, handling scheduling and logistics, providing billing support, preparing client status and activity reports
• Monitoring media and ongoing, real-time coverage tracking; development of client-facing reports and support in program recaps
• Developing briefing materials, including schedules, messaging, and reporter background, to support media interviews
• Researching, outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading press materials, specifically press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, fact sheets, client correspondence and other materials
• Demonstrating an understanding of research techniques, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone), and identification and categorization of various stakeholders, including organizations and individuals to be engaged by clients
• Engaging with media
• Participating in team-wide and client-facing brainstorms
• Understanding key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors 
• 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.   0-6 months internship experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing 
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates should demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the communications marketing industry and the basic principles of integrated communications marketing.  
• Highly curious - about technology, news, and people
• A team player - collaborative and participatory with a diverse cross-section of stakeholders and clients
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of tech industry landscape and top tech journalists, outlets, influencers
• Ability to use social media platforms for story mining and industry trendspotting
• Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines, and assignments   
• Strong work ethic and follow-through, and the desire to provide high-quality work to clients and teams  
• Pragmatic attitude with problem-solving capabilities, with confidence to proactively share your ideas
• Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite  

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.  


• Benefits include: 
• Generous paid time off - All employees starting at this level receive: 
• 15 paid holidays 
• 15 vacation days 
• 10 sick days 
• 12 hours of paid time off to participate in civic action 
• 8 hours of paid time off to volunteer 
• 4 pm-close on Fridays 
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution) 
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Paid Caregiver Leave 
• 401k with company match 
• Bonus opportunities 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Tutoring Assistance 
• Service awards and sabbaticals 
• Adoption Assistance (including pets) 
• Community Investment Grant Program 
• Mentor program 
• Wellness programs 
• A broad range of career development, networking, team-building, and cultural activities 

$40,000 - $51,000 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).

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