Senior Account Executive, Business + Social Purpose

Senior Account Executive, Business + Social Purpose

12 Nov 2024
Oregon, Portland 00000 Portland USA

Senior Account Executive, Business + Social Purpose

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Edelman has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Account Executive in our Portland office! This vital position will support a variety of clients working on a diverse range of industries and initiatives. Previous experience and an interest in sustainability and social impact is a plus. This is a great opportunity to bring your experience in public relations and writing and your understanding of thought leadership planning, project management, insights and research skills, content development and media and influencer relations to Edelman. Not to mention, you’ll be surrounded by really smart (and fun) people, work in a vibrant downtown office, and keep caffeinated with free Starbucks coffee and hydrated with an assortment of beverages.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

A senior account executive is responsible for the execution and supervision of account work performed by junior staff. You will demonstrate the ability to manage up as well as manage across your peers and mentor account team members. Expected competencies include, but are not limited to:

  • 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

  • Demonstrate the ability to write, edit and proofread to create high quality internal and external communications content

  • 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.)

  • Play key role in developing key messages in keeping with clients’ objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in writing styles depending on the outlet, channel and audience (online, social network, traditional media, etc.)

  • 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, 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

  • Oversee work products of more junior staff and provide ongoing, constructive feedback

  • Participate in new business process, including research, audits, idea contribution and proposal preparation

  • Participate in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposal

  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The senior account executive must have at least 2-3 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 good research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members

  • 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

  • Previous agency experience is highly preferred, and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required

About Us

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 Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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Job Client Services - Corporate

Primary Location United States-Portland

Job Type Experienced

Schedule Full-time

Job Posting Oct 18, 2019, 5:10:30 PM

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