Account Executive, Technology

Edelman’s Technology team has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive in New York, D.C., or Atlanta . This position will support the Corporate Technology practice, including working on emerging technologies ranging from AI to quantum computing . This is a great opportunity to bring your experience in public relations and your understanding of the technology space to Edelman. This role will also include cross functional and cross team work across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of earned media relations, including management of tactical PR program execution and effective pitching
• Support day to day client account work including announcements, proactive storytelling, reactive inquiries, coverage monitoring, weekly client and internal meetings, and keeping the team on track with workbacks and action items
• Develop social media content for clients and show an understanding of message development for social audiences
• Support executive visibility programs including media opportunities, speaking engagements, and social media
• Understand key client information including business strategy, industry topics and issues, products and services, key customers and competitors
• Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press pitching, scheduling, and logistics
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, including news recaps, media advisories, pitch letters and emails, biographies, reports, and fact sheets
• Assist with research including analysis of media coverage and online conversations
• Coordinate projects and events including inviting media, preparing press materials, attending events, and preparing reports
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of current social media tools
• Build a network of traditional and online media contacts and maintain media lists
• Provide select administrative support for the team
• Record and submit time, expenses, and POs to the right project codes on a timely basis
• Manage time well and understand account budget parameters and over servicing

Basic Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in Communications, Marketing, and or related fields
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A general understanding of the tech industry (personally or professionally) is beneficial but not required
• Strong writing, editing, strategic thinking, and research skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of clients and team members across time zones
• Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines, and assignments
• Strong work ethic, project management skills, and the ability to provide quality work to clients and teams in a timely manner
• Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite