Senior Account Executive, Associate Practice (Brand)

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About the Edelman Associate Practice 

The Edelman Associate Practice is the foundation of our client service talent and the launchpad for early-career professionals who want to shape the future of communications. Bringing together emerging talent across communications, public affairs, and advisory disciplines, the practice is designed to develop well-rounded, integrated practitioners from day one. Associates contribute meaningfully to client work across industries and sectors—building strong fundamentals in research, writing, project management, and media engagement—while gaining exposure to diverse clients and capabilities. Rather than being confined to a single track at the start of their careers, Associates are empowered to explore, collaborate across teams, and discover where their interests and strengths can make the greatest impact. 

Rooted in community and driven by growth, the Associate Practice combines hands-on client experience with structured development, peer connection, and dedicated leadership support. As the industry evolves, so does the role—blending operational excellence with increasing strategic contribution and AI-enabled innovation. Associates learn not only how to execute exceptional work, but how to think critically, solve complex problems, and build the judgment and confidence that define Edelman excellence. This is more than a first step in your career—it’s an opportunity to grow alongside a connected cohort, contribute to transformative client work, and help redefine what modern communications looks like. 

About the Role 

Senior Account Executives (SAEs) are strong communicators who serve as trusted connectors between clients, teams, and media or stakeholder networks. They show emerging leadership by anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and influencing both internal and external stakeholders with clarity and confidence.  

SAEs demonstrate ownership of workstreams, contribute to strategic planning, and provide coaching and quality oversight for junior staff. As they continue to build their expertise, SAEs may begin to specialize in a particular practice area based on their skills, experience, and professional goals.  

In this role, you will primarily support one of the largest consumer credit and retail banking organizations in the U.S.

Day-to-day work may include: 

• Media relations, including exhibiting the ability to build a network of media and industry influencer contacts

• Proactively developing and offering fresh story angles to internal account teams and clients

• Researching, outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading materials, including media lists, media strategies, press materials, pitches, fact sheets, and more

• Assisting with research, including analysis of media coverage and online conversations

• Proactively sharing social trends and cultural happenings to identify opportunities for clients to take part in the conversation 

• Providing client service administration, including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating schedules and other logistics

Key Responsibilities  

Client Leadership  

• Serve as day-to-day contact for clients on assigned projects, managing deliverables and ensuring alignment with objectives.  

• Lead client calls, provide tactical counsel, and proactively flag issues, risks, or opportunities.  

• Build strong relationships rooted in reliability, responsiveness, and trust. 

Strategic Planning & Program Management  

• Lead elements of strategy development, message framing, and campaign planning.  

• Oversee integrated program execution across functions, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and budgets.  

• Collaborate with creative, digital, and analytics partners to deliver seamless, multi-channel campaigns.  

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