Senior Account Executive, Digital Communications

Edelman•Washington, DC

2d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Edelman Digital is seeking a Senior Account Executive, Digital Communications to help manage integrated digital and communications programs for a major healthcare client. The role is suited to a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who takes ownership of projects, builds client relationships, and connects teams to deliver meaningful work. The successful candidate will bring digital and social media knowledge, strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex projects independently. They will coordinate cross-functional teams, anticipate challenges, and ensure digital initiatives align with broader client business priorities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in digital marketing, social media, integrated communications, account management, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing digital campaigns, integrated communications projects, or client workstreams in an agency or in-house environment.
Strong understanding of digital and social media channels and their role within broader communications strategies.
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver projects on time.
Experience managing day-to-day client relationships, communications, and expectations.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret insights and recommend solutions.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication abilities.
Proactive mindset, sound judgment, and ability to navigate ambiguity and work independently.
Exposure to public relations, earned media, corporate reputation, or healthcare communications.

Responsibilities

Own and manage day-to-day digital and integrated communications projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and client expectations are met.
Coordinate multiple campaigns and cross-functional teams, including creative, paid media, social, strategy, and other specialists.
Serve as a day-to-day client contact, independently managing communications, project updates, and follow-ups.
Anticipate project risks, identify challenges, and recommend proactive solutions to keep initiatives moving forward.
Oversee content development workflows, manage multiple deliverables, and ensure quality assurance and consistency.
Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to connect digital initiatives with broader business and corporate reputation objectives.
Analyze campaign performance, support digital audits, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Contribute to strategic planning, account operations, and opportunities to improve processes and campaign execution.