Assistant Account Executive, Technology Edelman

Responsibilities:
• Support account teams in daily activities learn Edelman s various consulting processes/approaches, including integrated communications, media relations, trend monitoring, and support account teams in the execution of these processes for clients
• Understand key client information including business strategy, products and services, key customers, and competitors
• Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media across brands and maintain media lists for varying initiatives
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents, and more
• Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities
• Assist with research including industry trends, media opportunities, and competitor innovations
• Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media monitoring reports, PR recaps and competitor coverage, scheduling, and logistics
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Basic Qualifications:
• A bachelor s degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, journalism, advertising, business) or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 0-6 months internship experience in Communications and/or related fields
• Proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage time effectively, proactively communicate bandwidth, and complete deadline-oriented projects
• Able to perform well under pressure and be a team player
• Demonstrate proactivity and the ability to make recommendations to team members to improve work
• Willingness to be creative and think outside the box
• Strong research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members