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Work Champion and Awards Manager at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: New York, New York





Job Description:

While this role is remote, candidates residing in EST or CST are preferred due to the current team residing in EST/GMT time zones.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Edelman's busy global marketing function, which aims to build and maintain the Edelman brandand reputationand drive growth. You will work as part ofthe global marketing team (US and UKbased) who develop,establish,and execute theglobalmarketing strategy for the agency, responsible for a broad range of events and initiatives.The marketing functionworks closely acrossallsectors and teams to tailor marketing approaches based on varyingaudienceneeds.

In this role, the Work Champion and Awards Manager will focus on developing, implementing and executing a case study and awards process that will bring fame and recognition to Edelman and the work we do for our clients. Working in partnership with the broader marketing team and key stakeholders across the business, the work champion will ensure there is a consistent pipeline of campaign recognition for Edelman celebrating and promoting our best work across awards programs, external and internal channels.

Key Responsibilities


    • Drive momentum and understanding around the importance of case study development

    • Manage the process for packaging up Edelman campaigns for multiple purposes and platforms

    • Build and maintain relationships with senior leads, account managers, creatives and strategists to advise on campaign storytelling, assets and measurement

    • Partner with broader marketing, new business and senior management to support internal knowledge management in relation to the campaigns.

    • This could include:


    • Writing, editing and proofing assets in relation to the work for marketing collateral, agency IP and online content

    • Provide a pipeline of campaign awareness and cases for broader marketing team to profile across media, social and website

    • Employee engagement activities and knowledge sharing around the work, e.g. supporting participation in Knowledge-sharing calls, Town Hall presentations and the Edelman Earn It awards

    • Identify and track case studies for award submissions, as well as, managing the award entry process from entry creation to submission.


    • More specifically:

    • Create and maintain an annual global awards calendar including keeping on top of new award programs and changes to existing awards

    • Develop and maintain relationships with award organizers and key contacts

    • Motivate and encourage teams to include awards planning into their broader campaign planning

    • Provide advice on which award programs and categories to client teams

    • Secure jury presence for Edelman employees

    • Develop timeline, resource, deadline and stakeholder plan for each award program

    • Manage external and internal designers, copywriters and production companies for content and assets needed for entries

    • Act as point person for campaign teams and production teams ensuring all parties are clear on timelines and requirements

    • Proof-read and edit written entries to provide feedback ensuring that campaigns are being presented in the best possible way

    • Responsible for submission and tracking of awards entries

    • Provide analysis and summaries of award entries and wins

Key Requirements:


    • Excellent project management skills

    • Experience in managing agency award process and entries/and or award show jury

    • Experience in managing creative and production teams

    • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding about what makes a great campaign

    • Knowledge of marketing/PR awards programmes

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills with a passion for creative execution and a keen eye for detail and aesthetic

    • Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders internally and externally

    • Friendly, approachable manner with a collaborative attitude to work

    • Ability to use own initiative whilst working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

    • Strong interest in the news agenda, current affairs, trends and industry topics

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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).

For more information please visit: www.edelman.com

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





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