Senior Account Executive for Crisis

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 owns specialty firms Edelman Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, experiential), a joint venture with United Talent Agency.

* Contribute to creation of 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 * Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching and consistently providing feedback * Help plan and coordinate traditional and social media outreach programs * Aid in new business process including idea contribution, research and proposal preparation * 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:** The senior account executive must have at least two years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing. **Preferred Qualifications:** The senior account executive should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously. S/he should be able to develop communications plans, implement public relations tactics and impart knowledge to more junior team members. S/he should have strong research, writing, editing and client interaction skills, perform well under pressure and be a team player. Crisis, reputation, and issues management experience is strongly preferred.