Assistant Account Executive, Technology

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Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 
 We’re a team of 100+ dedicated professionals and experts with backgrounds in journalism, digital media, creative strategy, management consulting, and integrated communications marketing. We help our clients build their brands and achieve their business goals while navigating shifting media and industry environments.
Edelman has an amazing opportunity for someone looking to propel their career in strategic communications and join the Technology practice as an Assistant Account Executive.
 We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to support one of our clients that is helping solve some of the most complex challenges in automation and critical infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and drive highly impactful communications for one of the world’s most innovative companies.
Edelman offers a supportive, engaging environment where you’ll be supported in your growth and development. You’ll be given a comprehensive, interactive onboarding program, ensuring that you have proficiency with our systems and processes and that you possess the knowledge of Edelman and our industry necessary to jumpstart a successful career.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and flagging coverage across client, competitor, and industry news; also includes developing client-facing coverage reports
• Conducting background research, compiling, and analyzing media or competitor coverage
• Providing client service and cross-team support by attending meetings, preparing agendas and recaps, handling scheduling and logistics, preparing client status and activity reports
• Developing briefing materials, including schedules, messaging, and reporter background to support media interviews
• Researching, outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading press materials, specifically press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, fact sheets, client correspondence and other materials
• Demonstrating an understanding of research techniques, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone), and identification and categorization of various stakeholders, including organizations and individuals to be engaged by clients
• Engaging with media including developing relationships with reporters and influencers on behalf of the client 
• ·Understanding key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors 

You’re a great fit if you:

• Are seeking an amazing workplace invested in supporting your growth and development
• Are interested in working on communications for cutting-edge technology, including AI
• Value a diverse and inclusive work environment and understand the importance of having a team that can represent all types of voices
• Thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, ever-changing environment
• Are detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, capable of driving results, and working with a sense of urgency
• Can work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Want to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry
• Interested in working on a global piece of business 

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• This is an entry-level position. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the communications industry and the basic principles of integrated communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of tech industry landscape and top tech journalists, outlets, influencers
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills 
• A team player – collaborative and participatory with a diverse cross-section of stakeholders and clients
• Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines, and assignments  
• Ability to use social media platforms for story mining and industry trendspotting
• Demonstrates reliability, initiative, and a focus on excellence in client and team delive