Account Executive, Brand (Finance)

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.

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. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Edelman Brand has helped evolve, promote, and protect some of the world's most iconic and celebrated brands. We aspire to do work that moves people - work that inspires people to not only "buy in" to brands, but also buy. We thrive off the energy, heart, and hustle of the city around us and apply that same passion to everything we do. We are fanatics about finding an insight or truth that will inform smart strategy, breakthrough creative, and brilliant programming. Our independence keeps us nimble, thoughtful, and resourceful, allowing us to invest in the best people in the business.

We are looking for an Account Executive (AE) to join our Brand team, supporting national fashion retail brands. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, a problem solver at heart, and has strong media relations and storytelling skills. Experience with integrated campaigns and fashion/retail accounts is a plus.

This is a great opportunity to advance your experience with top consumer brands, work on creative campaigns, and help the team engage stakeholders across a variety of channels. Not to mention, you'll work and learn from some of the best in the business and be a part of a firm that prides itself on entrepreneurialism and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the public relations industry and its basic principles
• Understand key client information, including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors
• Provide client service administration, including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling and logistics
• Ability to identify and develop the earned media story within a layered, integrated brand campaign
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, including media lists, media strategies, press materials, scripts, pitches, fact sheets, and more
• Assist with research, including analysis of media coverage and online conversations
• Have your finger on the pulse with social trends and cultural happenings and identify opportunities for clients to take part
• Strong media relations and ability to build a network of media and industry influencer contacts
• Proactively develop and offer fresh story angles to internal account teams and clients
• Think creatively about earned media tactics and how to breakthrough with editors among a competitive and ever-changing media landscape
• Manage projects using organizational skills, working with colleagues, vendors, and support agencies, and keeping project leaders apprised of status
• Participate in the new business process, including research, audits, preparation of proposals, and support for new business pitches

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media, and publishing.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages tailored to different audiences and channels
• Fundamental understanding of earned media, communications, marketing, and branding
• Solid grasp of all basic public relations tools (MuckRack, Cision, or Meltwater) and how they are used to achieve client goals
• Fundamental understanding of media outreach assignments and the ability to apply experience and initiative in developing appropriate traditional and online media strategies
• An affinity for storytelling and the ability to generate creative ideas, take risks, and think big
• Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines
• Previous agency experience
• Positive, collaborative attitude

$55,000 - $66,500 a year

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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.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.