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Role Overview

This role is focused on a national beverage client. We are looking for a dynamic Senior Account Executive (SAE) to oversee multiple workstreams, across both product and brand equity work, in partnership with a passionate, integrated team to deliver best in class work.

You are: A detail-oriented communicator with an energetic presence and entrepreneurial spirit. Media savvy. Collaborative. Hungry to learn, evolve and try/recommend new tactics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creation of integrated communications plans that meet client objectives


• Manage multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence


• Build relationship with clients and colleague at all levels


• Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content


• Effectively manage relationships with external partners, including organizations and influencers


• Develop and lead traditional earned media strategies and programs


• Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching and consistently providing feedback


• Commit to continuous learning; set and pursue stretch goals


• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman's values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Basic Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including advertising, management consulting, brand strategy, media and publishing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field


• Ability to develop communications plans, implement communications tactics and impart knowledge to more junior team members


• Intricate level of understanding of the account(s), the clients' businesses, products, markets, personnel, outside influencers, opposition, etc.


• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment


• Solid grasp of all basic public relations tools and how they are used to achieve client goals


• Solid research, writing and editing skills


• Fundamental understanding of media relations and the ability to apply experience and initiative in developing appropriate traditional and online media strategies


• Proactive self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills, along with the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines


• Affinity for storytelling and an ability to generate creative ideas, take risks and think big


• Interest in social justice/sustainability issues is a plus

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