Account Executive, Digital

Edelman Brand Digital 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. 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. This role will support a major retail client with an emphasis on fashion, home decor, and lifestyle. This role will primarily focus on digital / social media campaigns and influencer. 

Responsibilities: 

• Learn and understand your client’s business, including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors in the marketplace 

• Play a meaningful role in client service, spanning account management, content creation and scheduling, content calendar planning and more 

• Support reactive and proactive and community management projects 

• Demonstrate understanding of public engagement and social media programs 

• Write, edit, and proofread written materials, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to appropriate writing style 

• Demonstrate understanding of how to use and apply basic social media tools to client objectives 

• Learn about Edelman’s various capabilities and contribute ideas about how to implement them into client campaigns. 

• Provide cross-team support including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, tracking notes during calls and sharing recaps, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling, and logistics 

• Help plan and develop comprehensive communications plans and implement digital tactics to meet client objectives 

• Manage multiple projects with colleagues across disciplines while keeping project leaders apprised of task status 

• Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and an interest in creative problem-solving 

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct 

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

• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of your technical and leadership skills 

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends while understanding how to integrate them into communications programs 

• Set and pursue challenging stretch goals for yourself 

• Demonstrate being a detail-oriented communicator with an energetic presence and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re looking for someone who is social media savvy, collaborative, hungry to learn and try/recommend new tactics 

Basic Qualifications: 

• At least one year of relevant experience in Digital/Social Media, Communications, and/or Public Relations 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Highly detail-oriented, proactive self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills, along with the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines 

• Solid grasp of all basic social media tools and how they are used to achieve client goals 

• Strong research, writing and editing skills 

• Previous agency experience 

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) 

$50,000 - $65,000 per year

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