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Edelman · 3 days ago

Account Executive, Brand

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

Zeno Group is a fiercely independent global communications agency that helps clients unleash the power of strategic communications. They are seeking an Account Executive to join their Brand team, responsible for building client relationships, managing projects, and crafting media materials.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAnalyticsBrand MarketingCMSContent MarketingCRMMarketingPublic Relations

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively participate in brainstorms

Assist in research, development and writing of program plans

Assist with new business proposals and attend new business pitches and meetings as necessary

Build strong relationships with client and vendor contacts and proactively manage correspondence

Coach AAEs and interns and demonstrate ability to supervise and delegate tasks as necessary

Communicate with your account team to keep them abreast of timelines and deadlines

Compile media results for clients (Experience with managing coverage trackers for your teams preferred.)

Craft thoughtful pitches and build/maintain media lists for accounts (Experience with Cision and/or Muckrack preferred.)

Manage multiple projects simultaneously meeting deadlines and budgets Develop and manage media relations programs spanning consumer, trade, business and vertical press including but not limited to food/beverage, lifestyle, technology, etc

Plan and implement press conferences, seminars, speakers’ bureau, and other special events

Practice effective project management while working with other team members and show an understanding of the “big picture” of client programs

Research, interview, write, and edit media materials such as: news releases, fact sheets, pitches, message maps and other media materials as needed

Support social media efforts

Understand general principles of business and marketing and the role of PR in communications

Understand key client information including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services offered, key customers and competitors in the marketplace

Qualification

Consumer/Brand PR experienceMedia relationsWriting skillsDigital savvyProject managementAgency experienceCollaborative spiritDetail-orientedTime management

Required

People recognize your collaborative spirit, and the way you thrive in a close team environment

PR is your passion, and you possess 1-3 years of experience in consumer or brand PR

You're digitally savvy, personally and professionally. You understand that any client program should be rounded out with social elements in today's world

You're driven and detail-oriented, and you possess the ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully meet deadlines

You have demonstrated the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and the ability to 'think on your feet' and respond quickly as business factors shift

You love media relations and building strong relationships with reporters in the Consumer/Lifestyle/Travel vertical

Your writing skills are exceptional

You're organized, and you manage time effectively

Preferred

Agency experience a plus

You are in the know about what's happening in pop culture

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans

Short and long-term disability

Paid subscription to Headspace

Access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program

Generous vacation

Paid holidays and self-care time

401(k) plan

Pretax flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Free access to a certified financial coach

Monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy

Company

Edelman

Glassdoor3.7

Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.

Founded in 1952

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.edelman.com

H1B Sponsorship

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