Senior Account Executive, Associate Group

Edelman•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$60,000 - $78,000

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. We are looking for an amazing SAE to join our team supporting a global consumer client from a corporate news and issues management perspective. This is a great opportunity to bring your experience and passion for public relations, including stakeholder engagement, media relations, issues management and project management to Edelman! This person will be a keystone of a variety of corporate and issues management efforts, including developing intellectual property, driving thought leadership and supporting client day-day- issues and corporate news initiatives. If this sounds like you, read on! Basic Qualifications: · At least 2 years of experience in communications, marketing, and/or related fields · A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications: · Ability to understand complex issues, identify and map stakeholders, develop strategy and craft messaging to ensure clear and persuasive communications · Experience working with media on sometimes sensitive issues. · Ability to develop communications and engagement plans, implement public relations tactics and impart knowledge to more junior team members · Strong research, writing, editing, digital and client interaction skills, perform well under pressure and be a team player. · Ability to manage projects from start to finish seeking out team members and clients directly for input, collaboration, and approvals. Responsibilities: · Manage multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence, seeking input from internal and client stakeholder teams as needed · Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials, including media advisories, pitch letters/emails, biographies, reports and fact sheets · Act as a primary contact for inbound media, routing press inquiries across the client organization as defined by the topic/outlet and responding on client’s behalf when required. · Contribute to creation of communications and engagement plans that meet client objectives · Build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels · Prepare client media coverage and program recap reports · Facilitate internal stakeholder integration with Consumer, Research, News Monitoring, Digital etc. teams · Organize agendas, recaps and actively participate in in-person client meetings and conference calls · Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content · Help plan and coordinate traditional media outreach programs for both reactive and proactive initiatives. · Aid in new business processes including idea contributions, research and proposal preparation · Commit to continuous learning; set and pursue stretch goals

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in communications, marketing, and/or related fields
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to understand complex issues, identify and map stakeholders, develop strategy and craft messaging to ensure clear and persuasive communications
Experience working with media on sometimes sensitive issues.
Ability to develop communications and engagement plans, implement public relations tactics and impart knowledge to more junior team members
Strong research, writing, editing, digital and client interaction skills, perform well under pressure and be a team player.
Ability to manage projects from start to finish seeking out team members and clients directly for input, collaboration, and approvals.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence, seeking input from internal and client stakeholder teams as needed
Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials, including media advisories, pitch letters/emails, biographies, reports and fact sheets
Act as a primary contact for inbound media, routing press inquiries across the client organization as defined by the topic/outlet and responding on client’s behalf when required.
Contribute to creation of communications and engagement plans that meet client objectives
Build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels
Prepare client media coverage and program recap reports
Facilitate internal stakeholder integration with Consumer, Research, News Monitoring, Digital etc. teams
Organize agendas, recaps and actively participate in in-person client meetings and conference calls
Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content
Help plan and coordinate traditional media outreach programs for both reactive and proactive initiatives.
Aid in new business processes including idea contributions, research and proposal preparation
Commit to continuous learning; set and pursue stretch goals