Assistant Account Executive, Brand

Edelman Brand has helped evolve, promote, and protect some of the world’s most iconic and celebrated brands. We aspire to do work that moves people – work that inspires people to not only “buy in” to brands, but also buy. We thrive off the energy, heart, and hustle of the city around us and apply that same passion to everything we do. We are fanatics about finding an insight or truth that will inform smart strategy, breakthrough creative, and brilliant programming. We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our vibrant team to support an iconic, global QSR brand. 

Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm, with more than 5,500 employees in 65 cities worldwide. Our independence keeps us nimble, thoughtful, and resourceful, allowing us to invest in the best people in the business.  

Responsibilities:

• Support account teams in daily activities – learn Edelman’s various services, including integrated communications, media relations, consumer engagement, trend monitoring and support account teams in the execution of these services for clients
• Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media across brands
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically pitches, product key messages, Q&As, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents and more
• Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities
• Execute research to build media lists, industry trend reports, competitor innovations and risk assessments leveraging social media, search engines and media-list building tools such as Cision and Muck Rack.
• Coordinate details for brand collaborations and virtual press & influencer events including developing media lists and pitch materials, securing attendees, staffing events, and preparing recap reports
• Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media monitoring reports and competitor coverage, scheduling, and logistics
• Track product inventory and oversee creative product mailers fulfillment alongside the team
• Assist with vendor management for brand initiatives including not limited to influencer partnerships, events, and activations
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of social media, influencer marketing, and basic principles of community engagement
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 0-6 months internship experience in Communications and/or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
• Clear understanding of the client’s businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners, other businesses/organizations, etc.
• Able to perform well under pressure and be a team player
• Strong research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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