Account Executive, Edelman Smithfield

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications company. We specialize in financial markets and strategic situations, serving clients in the United States, Canada, EMEA, APAC, and beyond. Edelman Smithfield offers a deep and talented bench of approximately 250 financial market specialists across more than 25 cities and 15 countries.
Edelman Smithfield advises senior leaders and management teams in navigating complex matters that impact reputation and valuation and has deep expertise in serving and communicating to the financial markets. www.edelmansmithfield.com.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating in the development of communication plans tailored to meet client goals.
• Orchestrating traditional and integrated outreach initiatives efficiently.
• Managing multiple projects from inception to fruition, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets by proactively addressing challenges.
• Nurturing relationships with clients and colleagues across all hierarchical levels.
• Consistently delivering high-caliber internal and external communication materials.
• Contributing to the new business process through idea generation, research, and proposal preparation.
• Pursuing continuous learning and setting ambitious goals for personal and professional growth.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Possesses a minimum of one year of experience in communications, public affairs, or public relations, preferably in an agency or large corporate environment.
• Demonstrate a polished and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, capable of effectively representing the company in client-facing interactions.
• Demonstrates an interest in finance, investment, and business-related subjects.
• Has proficiency in corporate communications and a desire to expand expertise in public relations, particularly within institutional financial services such as private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, investment banks, insurers, cryptocurrencies, and fintech.
• Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Displays meticulous attention to detail and exceptional time management abilities to juggle multiple projects effectively.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment, contributing original ideas for creative campaigns and media activations.
• Has been involved in researching, planning, and executing comprehensive PR campaigns.
• Possesses adept storytelling abilities and offers sound media counsel to clients of all levels.
• Excels in overseeing account quality and operational performance, ensuring deliverables meet standards and deadlines.
• Understands visual communication, social media, and digital platforms and their integration into client programs.
• Maintains a keen interest and awareness of current events, particularly those relevant to business and finance.
• Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset.
• Embraces innovation, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to take calculated risks, driven by the success of both clients and their own career progression.

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).
For more information please visit: www.edelman.com Click here to view a short video about life at Edelman. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law. 
Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.