Edelman is looking for a talented communications professional to join the growing technology practice. This person will be an integral part of the team that develops PR and communication programs on behalf of the global, mobile technology client, Samsung. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, preferably with a background in mobile or consumer tech or the mobile carrier space.
This position is available to work out of our Seattle or Portland offices.
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A senior account executive is responsible for the supervision of account work performed by more junior staff. S/he will demonstrate the ability to manage up as well as manage across with her peers and mentor account team members. S/he will learn Edelman’s various consulting processes/approaches, including public engagement, message workshops, master narrative assignments, brand engagement, social media campaigns and stakeholder mapping exercises and be able to support account teams in the execution of these processes for clients. Expected competencies include:
Client Service
Demonstrate understanding of key client information, including general business strategy, industry trends and issues, products/ services, key opinion leaders, customers and competitors
Contribute to creation of communications plans to meet client objectives
Play key role in developing launch toolkits including key messages, press releases, FAQs, Reviewer’s Guide and Demo presentations and scripts – all aligned to clients’ objectives
Manage multiple projects for multiple clients from concept to completion by anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel, overseeing quality, and ensuring deadline and budget adherence
Contribute to client correspondence (i.e., daily updates, activity reports, etc.)
Demonstrate the ability to write, edit and proofread to create high quality internal and external communications content
Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in writing styles depending on the outlet, channel and audience (online, social network, traditional media, etc.)
Demonstrate research abilities to support client programs
Coordinate and help plan media outreach programs including tours, events, conferences, VNR/B-roll, interviews and new media outreach
Demonstrate practical understanding of visual communications, desktop multimedia, social media and the digital landscape and how to incorporate these into client programs
Demonstrate an understanding of research techniques to assist with various Edelman consulting processes, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone), and identification and categorization of various stakeholders, including organizations and individuals to be engaged by clients
Communicate effectively with team members
People Engagement
Oversee work products of more junior staff to ensure quality and consistency
Coach and support more junior staff providing challenging opportunities for growth
Provide ongoing, constructive feedback to junior staff consistently
Take responsibility for personal tactical growth and development using available resources such as Edelman University, on-the-job training and mentoring
Assist in recruiting, interviewing and selecting junior staff
Leadership
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Demonstrate effective supervisory and effective task delegation abilities by setting clear expectations and deadlines, providing needed resources, monitoring progress and providing feedback
Manage up, across and down
Commit to continuous learning and improvement of your technical and leadership skills
Set and pursue challenging stretch goals for yourself
Live “in color” – and encourage junior staff to do so – by exploring and being active in the world outside of work, including the arts, culture, politics, literature, charitable organizations and/or other personal passions
Product Capability and Development
Learn about Edelman’s various capabilities and intellectual property
Contribute ideas about how to improve current capabilities, and aid in the development and implementation of new ones
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends and demonstrate understanding of how they integrate into communications programs
Business Development
Participate in new business process, including research, audits, idea contribution and proposal preparation
Develop network of industry contacts; participate in relevant professional associations
Participate in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposal
QUALIFICATIONS
The senior account executive must have at least 3-4 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing
S/he will have a proven ability to lead and manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
S/he will have a clear understanding of her/his clients’ businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc.
S/he will have demonstrated ability to help develop communications plans, implement public relations tactics and impart knowledge to junior account team members
S/he should be able to perform well under pressure and be a team player
S/he will have good research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
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