Assistant Account Executive, Corporate Reputation

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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.

Edelman is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join its Corporate Reputation team, working on a global food & beverage client. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative, a problem solver at heart and has strong media relations and writing storytelling skills. Experience in food & beverage, reputation management, media relations, and/or crisis communications is a plus. 

This is a great opportunity to advance your experience with a top consumer brand, work on communications campaigns to defend and bolster corporate reputation, and help the team engage stakeholders across a variety of channels. Not to mention, you will 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. 

You’ll be an integral part of a team supporting one of Edelman’s largest accounts, working with experts across offices and building a portfolio that spans your interests and passions in Corporate Reputation. 

• Supporting with client service administration including notetaking in meetings, developing client agendas and recaps, preparing client status and activity reports, participating in brainstorms, scheduling, and team logistics   
• Day-to-day issues management and risk mitigation, including research, tracking and scenario planning  
• Outreach to a diverse set of stakeholders to gather facts and inform response strategies 
• Showcasing a deep understanding of client business through monitoring of daily coverage, including industry competitors, assisting with compilation of client and industry media coverage reports 
• Preparing and proofreading client materials, specifically pitches, key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents and more    
• Building and fostering ongoing relationships with key media for clients, inclusive of conducting media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities 
• Press inbox management, coordinating across teams to ensure timely responses to inquiries 
• Demonstrating an understanding of the social media industry and basic principles of community engagement   
• Demonstrating a general knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, etc.   
• Demonstrating behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

• Interested in Corporate Communications public relations role, working across corporate reputation, issues and crisis management, and media relations programs 
• At least 0-6 months’ internship experience in Communications and/or related fields 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communications skills   
• Ability to problem solve, adapt to new conditions, deadlines and assignments    
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and the ability to provide quality work to clients and teams   
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite 

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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.

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

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.