Assistant Account Executive, US Business Development

This role is open to be based from: Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Portland, OR; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA
Curious. Detail-oriented. Proactive. The ideal US Business Development Assistant Account Executive (AAE) embodies these qualities and has a desire to support a team at the forefront of the agency’s offerings. At Edelman, our pitches reflect who we are: smart, strategic, collaborative, and fresh. We’re the team that’s owned the Trust Barometer for over 20 years – and we’re also the team that produces leading, conversation-driving campaigns like Dove’s #FathersDayTaken campaign and Good Humor’s New Ice Cream Truck Jingle.   The AAE will have a front seat to all things happening at Edelman and will have the chance to work across nearly every offering, specialty, and craft – a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in agency life but not quite sure where they fit within it. We’re excited to bring fresh thinking to our team and welcome individuals from all industries, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. A growth mindset, positive outlook, and strong writing ability will be key for successful candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting media and social audits
• Drafting product and company backgrounders
• Assembling capabilities presentations
• Responding to requests for information about Edelman
• Copyediting and proofreading all pitch materials ensuring strategic alignment with defined business objectives
• Coordinating logistics of meetings, setting agendas, documenting meeting notes, and identifying next steps for teams
• Vet inbound new business opportunities and assess next steps 

They will also help with the operations of the team including:

• Managing our case studies
• Capturing team member biographies
• Identifying and speaking with prospects
• Finding and sharing our best practices, proposals, and slides

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 0-6 months internship preferred in Communications Marketing and/or related fields
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication, organized and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure, proactive, solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and outlook
• The ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines
• Possess a natural curiosity, critical thinking skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Relevant experience in communications, consulting, sales, advertising, marketing, media, tech or related fields

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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).
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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.