Edelman · 4 days ago
Assistant Account Executive, Brand
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $52K/yr
0+ years expEdelman is a leading brand consultancy that focuses on creating impactful communication strategies for top brands. As an Assistant Account Executive, you will support the development of innovative campaigns and manage media outreach while building relationships with key media contacts.
AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAnalyticsBrand MarketingCMSContent MarketingCRMMarketingPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Learn Edelman’s various consulting processes/approaches, including integrated communications, media relations, consumer engagement, trend monitoring, brand collaborations, social media and digital campaigns, and support account teams in the execution of these processes for clients
Understand key client information including business strategy, products and services, key customers, and competitors
Support account teams in daily activities including media monitoring and reporting, research, media relations, content development, project and process tracking, and asset management and inventory
Research, track, monitor and report all coverage associated with client campaigns, ongoing initiatives, competitor news, industry trends and more
Outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically media lists, pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents and more
Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media
Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities
Coordinate details for brand collaborations and press & influencer events including securing attendees, staffing events, drafting briefing books, and preparing recap reports
Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling notes and action items, scheduling, and logistics
Track product inventory and support media seeding and creative product mailers alongside the team
Strong writing and communications fundamentals
Demonstrate a knowledge of media and what makes something newsworthy
General awareness of cultural moments, internet trends, etc
Demonstrate an understanding of the social media industry and influencer marketing
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Qualification
Required
At least 0-1 year of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields
A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Strong writing and communications fundamentals
Demonstrate a knowledge of media and what makes something newsworthy
General awareness of cultural moments, internet trends, etc
Demonstrate an understanding of the social media industry and influencer marketing
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman's values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Preferred
Previous internship experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing
Strong interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communications skills
Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines and assignments
Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite
Demonstrates strong work ethic and the ability to provide quality work to clients and teams
A major plus: any background in automotive, sports, collectibles, or fashion
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Travel assistance
Wellness programing
Company
Edelman
Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.
5001-10000 employees
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