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Edelman DXI · 1 day ago

Account Executive, Brand

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $68K/yr

1+ years exp

Edelman DXI is a leading global communications firm that specializes in evolving, promoting, and protecting brands. The Account Executive will assist in implementing and monitoring projects for a global client in the brand space, leveraging public relations and media relations skills to support client objectives.

Analytics

Responsibilities

Understanding of your client’s business including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors in the marketplace

Play a meaningful role in client service, spanning account management, media and influencer relations, paid, content creation, research and more

Support reactive and proactive media relations projects

Create media materials to support client campaigns

Learn about Edelman’s various capabilities and contribute ideas about how to improve them and develop new capabilities

Provide cross-team support including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling and logistics

Help plan and develop comprehensive communications plans and implement public relations tactics to meet client objectives

Manage multiple projects from conception to completion working closely with team members

Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative and an interest in creative problem-solving

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Demonstrate 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

Oversee work products of more junior staff and provide ongoing, constructive feedback

Participate in new business processes, including research, audits, idea contribution and proposal preparation

Participate in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposal

Commit to continuous learning and improvement of your technical and leadership skills

Set and pursue challenging stretch goals for yourself

Qualification

Public RelationsMedia RelationsContent DevelopmentResearch TechniquesClient ManagementCreative Problem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

At least one year of relevant experience in Communications and/or related fields, including public relations, research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Understanding of your client's business including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors in the marketplace

Play a meaningful role in client service, spanning account management, media and influencer relations, paid, content creation, research and more

Support reactive and proactive media relations projects

Create media materials to support client campaigns

Learn about Edelman's various capabilities and contribute ideas about how to improve them and develop new capabilities

Help plan and develop comprehensive communications plans and implement public relations tactics to meet client objectives

Manage multiple projects from conception to completion working closely with team members

Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative and an interest in creative problem-solving

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman's values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Oversee work products of more junior staff and provide ongoing, constructive feedback

Participate in new business processes, including research, audits, idea contribution and proposal preparation

Participate in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposal

Commit to continuous learning and improvement of your technical and leadership skills

Set and pursue challenging stretch goals for yourself

Preferred

Intricate level of understanding of the account(s), the clients' businesses, products, markets, personnel, outside influencers, opposition, etc

Solid grasp of all basic public relations tools and how they are used to achieve client goals

Strong research, writing and editing skills and the ability to develop media contacts/relationships

Fundamental understanding of media outreach assignments and the ability to apply experience and initiative in developing appropriate traditional and online media strategies