Account Executive, Social Impact & Sustainability

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Edelman believes that business has an opportunity to deliver both economic and societal benefits. Today’s consumers, more than ever before, expect – and demand – of companies that they lead with purpose and stand for something bigger. This is why we partner with our clients to put sustainability at the heart of business and brand. Not bolted on, but built-in. Beyond reputation and risk management, to leadership and growth. From leading brands and companies to cutting-edge nonprofits, Edelman helps our clients drive meaningful change to positively impact their business, consumers and the world through sustainability initiatives.    We are at the intersection between what a business does, the impact it has on people and planet, and its ability to bring about transformative change. We believe that companies with a well-defined and true purpose use their unique skills, knowledge, and capabilities to create both business value and positive societal change.     At Edelman Social Impact & Sustainability, we partner with our clients to uncover and define their purpose, help embed it internally and externally, and bring it to life.  Our team has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive. This position will play a key role on our Social Impact & Sustainability team, focusing on communications strategy, planning, advisory services, stakeholder engagement, outreach and new business development with clients spanning sectors such as tech, wellness, financial services and consumer goods. 

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, working in close collaboration with colleagues and using organizational skills  
• Identify and work with media; research, compile, and analyze client media coverage; develop and maintain media contact lists; and pitch stories to targeted media to raise client profiles and shape public and investor perceptions 
• Contribute to the creation of communications plans and materials, ensuring quality and consistency with appropriate writing styles 
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of sustainability and social impact trends and share knowledge with others  
• Manage workload to meet deadlines, keep senior project leaders apprised of status, and produce high-quality internal and external communications content 
• Plan and facilitate client events and recognition programs 
• Support executive positioning strategies and thought leadership initiatives 
• Produce industry research and analysis to provide insights into business opportunities and sustainable impact 
• Participate in new business efforts including research, proposal and pitch preparation  
• Provide client service administration support; attend meetings, handle scheduling, logistics, notes and follow up actions  
• Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching, and providing feedback 
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels  
• Commit to continuous learning through Edelman Learning Institute and other training opportunities  
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct 

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-year post-grad professional experience in communications 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (public relations, corporate communications, English, advertising, journalism, business, marketing, environmental science, environmental studies, sociology, political science) or equivalent work experience  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have previous professional services or agency experience
• Have strong knowledge of more than one of the following: corporate sustainability, brand purpose, social impact platform building, climate change, DEI, ESG, partnership building, philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, global development in a communications setting
• Knowledgeable about social impact and sustainability topics
• Have a solid grasp of basic public relations and social media tools and how they are used  
• Able to create relationships with traditional media 
• Possess solid research, writing, and editing skills, with proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Demonstrate excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative, curious, and adaptable to change 
• Possess solid time management skills