Senior Account Executive - Brand

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. 

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. Our independence keeps us nimble, thoughtful, and resourceful, allowing us to invest in the best people in the business. 

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our Brand team, supporting beauty and personal care brands. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, a problem solver at heart, has strong media relations and storytelling skills, and is well-versed in digital/social media. Experience with beauty, personal care and lifestyle accounts is a plus. 

This is a great opportunity to advance your experience with top consumer brands, work on creative campaigns, and help the team engage stakeholders across a variety of channels. Not to mention, you’ll work and learn from some of the best in the business and be a part of a firm that prides itself on entrepreneurialism and forward-thinking. 

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the public relations industry and its basic principles 
• Understand key client information, including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors 
• Provide client service administration, including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling and logistics  
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, including media lists, media strategies, press materials, scripts, pitches, fact sheets, and more 
• Assist with research, including analysis of media coverage and online conversations 
• Have your finger on the pulse with social trends and cultural happenings and identify opportunities for clients to take part   
• Strong media relations and ability to build a network of media and industry influencer contacts  
• Ability to manage the process for paid PR tactics (I.e. SMTs, branded advertorials) 
• Proactively develop and offer fresh story angles to internal account teams and clients  
• Manage projects using organizational skills, working with colleagues, vendors, and support agencies, and keeping project leaders apprised of status 
• Help supervise junior team members and communicate progress with senior team leadership  
• Participate in the new business process, including research, audits, preparation of proposals, and support for new business pitches 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media, and publishing. 
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

• You will have an intricate level of understanding of the account(s), the client’s businesses, products, markets, personnel, outside influencers, opposition, etc. 
• You will have a solid grasp of all basic public relations tools in order to help lead strategies and how the tools are used to achieve client goals. 
• You also will have solid research, writing, and editing skills and the ability to develop media and influencer contacts/relationships. 
• Possess strong client communication skills, as regular client communication will be expected. 
• You are expected to have a fundamental understanding of media outreach assignments and apply experience and initiative in developing appropriate traditional and online media strategies. 
• You must be a proactive self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills, and the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines. 
• You have an affinity for storytelling and are able to generate creative ideas, take risks, and think big. 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.