Job Description
Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm, with more than 5,500 employees in 65 cities worldwide. Edelman partners with many of the world’s largest and emerging business and organisations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputation. Edelman UK and Ireland is made up of over 550 brand, reputation, research and digital strategists who drive award-winning creative communication programmes for a roster of high profile clients.
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Job Purpose
A Senior Account Executive (SAE) will manage daily client account work and provide support to senior team members. S/he may supervise the work of more junior team members. S/he will have frequent interaction with the client(s) and provide counsel on tactical implementation. S/he will activate and execute communications marketing campaigns for clients and manage reporting. S/he will begin to act as a key lead on sections of client projects and campaigns.
Experience
Previous experience working in a PR role within an agency or similar communications marketing field.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced team environment where multi-tasking is the norm.
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications skills.
A proven ability to deliver results and execute client campaigns.
Experience of day-to-day media relations to drive results for clients.
Some experience of client handling and management.
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Skills- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- A creative mind and ability to ‘sell a story’ to media and stakeholders.
- A team player comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt communications styles dependent on audience and message.
- Strong and judgement and network of professional relationships.
- Can use digital and social tools to drive online engagement.
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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