Senior Account Executive, Brand Marketing

Edelman•New York, NY

8d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Edelman is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join its Brand Marketing team in New York, supporting consumer brands across personal care, food, and beverage. The role focuses on earned media, consumer storytelling, and developing communications programs for always-on media relations, product launches, and integrated campaigns. The Senior Account Executive is a key account-team member and day-to-day client contact, building relationships with journalists and collaborating with creative, digital, paid media, and analytics partners. The position suits a proactive communicator who can manage multiple priorities, identify storytelling opportunities from consumer trends and cultural moments, and deliver thoughtful, high-quality work while continuing to grow expertise in consumer public relations. Edelman’s Associate Practice brings together communications, public affairs, and advisory talent, offering hands-on client experience, cross-functional collaboration, and structured professional development. It encourages colleagues to develop integrated communications expertise and contribute to meaningful client work.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or a related field.
A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on earned media relations experience, including proactive pitching, journalist outreach, and securing media coverage.
Experience supporting consumer brands; consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, or personal care experience is a plus.
Strong client communication and relationship management skills, including confidence managing day-to-day client interactions.
Experience in a PR or communications agency; relevant in-house experience is also welcomed.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and proactively identify solutions.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with an understanding of consumer, lifestyle, and cultural media.
Experience supporting integrated communications campaigns, product launches, or brand activations.
A collaborative, proactive mindset, with ownership, idea generation, and effective cross-team working.

Responsibilities

Drive day-to-day earned media efforts by developing targeted media lists, crafting pitches and press releases, conducting proactive outreach, and building relationships with consumer, lifestyle, and food and beverage journalists.
Serve as a day-to-day client contact, managing communications, deliverables, timelines, and expectations while building trusted relationships.
Support the planning and execution of integrated PR campaigns, product launches, brand activations, and always-on media programs.
Collaborate with creative, digital, paid media, and analytics teams to execute integrated 360-degree campaigns.
Monitor consumer trends, cultural moments, and the competitive landscape to identify timely storytelling opportunities and develop ideas for clients.
Manage multiple projects and workstreams, anticipate needs, identify challenges, and keep teams aligned on priorities and deadlines.
Develop and edit communications materials, including media pitches, press releases, briefing documents, and client presentations.
Support junior team members through collaboration, guidance, and feedback, and contribute to an inclusive and supportive team environment.