Account Executive , Corporate Reputation

Edelman•Los Angeles, CA

22d•$55,000 - $66,000

About The Position

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’s Corporate Reputation team is the trusted partner advising C-Suites and Boards on communications and actions. We are business problem-solvers, informed by market insights and focused on driving measurable outcomes. With business value at the forefront, the US Corporate Reputation team creates compelling narratives that capture a company’s vision, culture, and direction. The team advises corporate clients on what to say and do, and works to align a company with its stakeholders, connecting with a variety of audiences through the most effective means – media relations, business-to-business communications, executive positioning, employee engagement, financial communications, or any combination necessary to support business value objectives. Our team has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive to play a key role on our team, get the opportunity to work on some of the world's largest and well-known brands, and have direct contact with clients, partners, and other practice groups across the country and globally. This opportunity is perfect for a smart, self-starting PR practitioner with at least one year of full-time post-graduate experience and a passion for media relations and corporate communications. While there is no “typical day” at Edelman, you will: · Provide client service support: attend meetings, meet deadlines, troubleshoot problems, draft recaps · Write, edit and proofread materials ensuring quality and consistency with appropriate writing styles · Develop and maintain media contact lists and pitch stories to targeted media to raise client profiles and shape public and investor perceptions · Plan and facilitate client events and recognition programs · Support executive positioning strategies and thought leadership initiatives · Produce industry research · Provide daily account support to team leads and manage projects, including tracking financial details · Demonstrate general knowledge of social media · Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching, and providing feedback

Requirements

At least one year of full-time experience in public relations
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (public relations, corporate communications, English, advertising, journalism, business) or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MS Office, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
Open to working with a variety of clients ie. manufacturing, financial services, professional services, CPG, nonprofit
Possess solid research, writing, and editing skills
Have the ability to create relationships with traditional media
Have a solid grasp of basic public relations and social media tools and how they are used
Have hands-on experience in content and message development, thought leadership, and event management
Demonstrate strong presentation skills and the ability to ideate on the spot and actively participate in group discussions
Keen interest and high awareness of current events; understanding of today’s news and media landscape; and industry issues, products, services, and competitors
Be results-and-solutions-orientated

Responsibilities

Provide client service support: attend meetings, meet deadlines, troubleshoot problems, draft recaps
Write, edit and proofread materials ensuring quality and consistency with appropriate writing styles
Develop and maintain media contact lists and pitch stories to targeted media to raise client profiles and shape public and investor perceptions
Plan and facilitate client events and recognition programs
Support executive positioning strategies and thought leadership initiatives
Produce industry research
Provide daily account support to team leads and manage projects, including tracking financial details
Demonstrate general knowledge of social media
Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching, and providing feedback