Assistant Account Executive, Technology

Our Technology practice sits at the nexus point of innovative, integrated campaigns for technologies that impact consumers, society, and our way of life.   We’re looking for communicators that are passionate about telling deep, impactful stories at this intersection, using creativity, analytics, and media relations skills to move conversations forward in a meaningful way.   We are seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our growing team to help us realize this vision and drive our industry forward. A great AAE for the Edelman Technology team is somewhat of a unicorn: someone who understands a wide array of technologies, knows how to reach a variety of consumer and business audiences, and has an appetite to own and drive the kinds of integrated communications marketing campaigns that win awards.  This is no ordinary technology communications role. If you’re passionate about technology but want to expand your horizons and do transformative work for game-changing brands, we want to hear from you. 

Responsibilities:

• Support account teams in daily activities – learn Edelman’s various consulting processes/approaches, including integrated communications, media relations, consumer engagement, trend monitoring, brand collaborations, social media and digital campaigns, and support account teams in the execution of these processes for clients
• Understand key client information including business strategy, products and services, key customers, and competitors
• Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media across brands and maintain media lists for varying initiatives 
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents, and more
• Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities
• Vet and route media, influencer, and issues inbound requests
• Assist with research including industry trends, media opportunities, and competitor innovations
• Coordinate details for brand collaborations and virtual press & influencer events including securing attendees, staffing events, and preparing recap reports
• Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media monitoring reports, PR recaps and competitor coverage, scheduling, and logistics
• Track product inventory and oversee creative product mailers alongside the team
• Serve as a brand representative at industry and consumer events
• Assist with vendor management for brand initiatives including not limited to influencer partnerships, events, and activations
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the social media industry, influencer marketing, and basic principles of community engagement
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Basic Qualifications:

• ·        A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 0-6 months internship experience in Communications and/or related fields. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously 
• Clear understanding of the client’s businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners, other businesses/organizations, etc. 
• Able to perform well under pressure and be a team player 
• Strong research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members 

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