This role is open to be based from: Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC; New York, NY; Chicago, IL.

Edelman Brand has helped evolve, promote, and protect some of the world’s most iconic and celebrated brands. We aspire to do work that moves people – work that inspires people to not only “buy in” to brands, but also buy. We thrive off the energy, heart, and hustle of the city around us and apply that same passion to everything we do. From cars to consumer goods, fashion and retail, financial service, food and beverage, luxury, and technology – we are fanatics about finding an insight or truth that will inform smart strategy, breakthrough creative, and brilliant programming.

Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm, with more than 5,500 employees in 65 cities worldwide. In New York, Edelman’s Brand practice is 170 people strong and growing, with experts and specialists who make it their business to understand the new media and marketing paradigm. Our independence keeps us nimble, thoughtful, and resourceful, allowing us to invest in the best people in the business.

Role Overview

This role is focused on a national client. We seek a dynamic Account Supervisor (AS) to oversee multiple workstreams, leading a passionate team.

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

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial and operational performance of account, ensuring quality work, deadline and budget adherence, and that plan creation and execution map to goals
• Thoughtfully counsel clients based on broad communications landscape and business goals
• Demonstrate troubleshooting abilities and offer proactive and reactive solutions
• Lead project workback management and adherence to deadlines to meet client deliverables
• Delegate assignments to junior team, in addition to owning workstreams and communicating status and POVs to senior team members
• Demonstrates tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving outreach plans, message development, management of events and effective pitching
• Demonstrate writing excellence when crafting internal and client materials and correspondence
• Set and lead both traditional and social media relations course
• Use relationships with third-party influencers and internal business partners to meet client needs
• Supervise staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable and conducting their reviews
• Participate in integrated agency meetings and represent earned point of view
• Introduce clients to new capabilities, and display strong presentation skills during client presentations
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media, and publishing.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience effectively managing multiple sizable accounts (including financials) and serving as the daily client contact simultaneously.
• They should have superior written and verbal communications skills along with the proven ability to consistently make sound judgments and effectively motivate and manage teams.

$67,000 - $94,000 a year

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

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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

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.