Account Executive, Public and Government Affairs

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Edelman’s Public and Government Affairs team of consultants are trusted and experienced public affairs advisors—including former government officials, political advisors, policy and regulatory experts, lawyers, economists, and industry professionals.
Their experience within national, regional, and global government and regulatory systems allows us to help our clients understand and engage with them effectively. We help our clients engage with government, politics, policy, and regulation to help them earn trust and achieve success. Across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific, our teams are rooted firmly in local markets and local public affairs, and work together across regions and internationally to provide regional and global perspectives.
Our best-in-class consultants ensure our services are business-driven and add value for clients through their insight and impact. We work seamlessly with Edelman’s 6,000+ other world-class communications professionals to integrate Edelman’s unparalleled suite of services—public and media relations, brand, marketing, digital advocacy, data analytics, and more—to add further value in building client confidence and stakeholder trust.
Position Overview  We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications and Public Affairs professional to join our dynamic team. This associate-level position will play a critical role in supporting media relations efforts, digital media strategies, and client project management. The ideal candidate will have experience in participating in public affairs campaigns, drafting responses to media, researching media targets, drafting and pitching media stories, and will also possess a solid understanding of social media platforms and digital best practices. You will work closely with senior team members to support client accounts, manage deliverables, and contribute to the success of public affairs campaigns. Experience in policy-oriented communications is key. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on media outlets, journalists, and influencers to identify key targets for client stories. 
• Draft compelling media pitches and assist in pitching stories to journalists across various platforms. 
• Monitor media coverage and compile reports to measure the impact of efforts. 
• Assist in managing social media platforms, developing content, and ensuring adherence to best practices. 
• Support client leaders in tracking client deliverables, timelines, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. 
• Assist in preparing materials for client presentations and meetings. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute integrated communications and public affairs campaigns. 
• Stay informed on media trends and digital innovations to enhance client strategies. 
• Maintain client files and ensure all project details are up-to-date and organized. 
• Consistently deliver high-quality internal and external content often under tight timelines and with competing priorities. 
• Work with internal and external partners, including industry coalitions, multinational organizations and industry working groups. 
• Develop biographical and policy briefings including conducting research to inform client facing documents. 
• Build relationships with colleagues at all levels. 

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in government, NGOs, associations, or private firms leading work related to relevant region or sector. 
• A bachelor’s degree  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background or degree in politics/law/policy/business a plus.
• Building expertise in the politics of a sector or region. 
• Proficiency conducting thorough research, analyzing information, and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner.  
• Knowledge of geopolitics, politics and policy of a region or a sector. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. 
• Client and interpersonal skills, proficient at effectively conveying information through various communication channels such as phone, email, and face-to-face interactions. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to tailor messages to different audiences and engage in persuasive communication.