Edelman is a leading global Communications Marketing firm that partners with many of the world’s largest and emerging businesses and organizations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Edelman was named one of Advertising Age’s “Agency to Watch” in 2014; one of Forbes’ “14 Most Influential Agencies of 2014”; and The Holmes Report’s “2013 Global Agency of the Year.” Edelman was awarded the Grand Prix Cannes Lion for PR in 2014 and was among Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” for the third time in 2014. Edelman owns specialty firms Edelman Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, experiential), a joint venture with United Talent Agency.

Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*Team is based in San Francisco but open to all major US markets*


Edelman is growing in Tech – and fast. We’re helping Fortune 500 companies re-conceive their business models, and start-ups challenge entire markets. We operate at the heart of today’s hottest industries in technology, including AI, mobility, consumer devices, and the cloud. Technology is our fastest growing sector, and the obsession of our clients big and small.

We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our West Coast Tech team. You will have the opportunity to develop and drive integrated plans for some of today’s hottest technologies.


A little more about what you’ll do:

• Reading and identifying media clips from clipping services and online resources


• Monitoring client competition coverage


• Preparation of press kits for distribution


• Updating media lists


• Assisting with compilation of media coverage reports


• Drafting pitch letters and/or emailing pitches


• Conducting and compiling research


• Staffing and attending media events


• Participation in brainstorms

About you:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field such as journalism, business, communications, or public relations


• Preferably have an understanding of the current technology industry landscape


• Desire to stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends and how they integrate into communications programs


• Familiarity with the public relations and communications discipline through past coursework, other internships, or personal experiences. Prior internship experience highly preferred.


• Possess excellent organizational skills and the proven ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines


• Superior verbal communication skills


• Have strong writing abilities


• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities through extracurricular activities


• Demonstrated creative thinking through projects, coursework, or activities


• Knowledge of TrendKite is preferred but not required