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ID #4882426
State Washington
City Seattle-tacoma
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Edelman
Showed 2020-09-24
Date 2020-09-21
Deadline 2020-11-20
Category Art/media/design
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Account Executive, Consumer Tech

Washington, Seattle-tacoma 00000 Seattle-tacoma USA

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Account Executive, Consumer Tech - (200868)

Assembly Media Inc., a subsidiary of Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a PR professional in the Seattle office! This vital position will support an elite consumer technology team, working on cutting edge consumer technologies.

This is a great opportunity to bring your experience in public relations and your understanding of the technology space and media relations to Edelman. Not to mention, you’ll be surrounded by really smart (and fun) people, work in a vibrant office in the heart of downtown, and you’ll keep caffeinated with free soda and Starbucks coffee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of the public relations industry and its basic principles

  • Understand key client information, including business strategy, industry 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 tour pitching, scheduling and logistics

  • Research, outline, write, edit and proofread materials, including media advisories, pitch letters/e-mails, 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 kits, attending events, and preparing reports

  • Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Gather.com, Friend Feed, Technorati, Yammer, YouTube, etc.

  • Build a network of traditional and online media contacts

  • Learn about Edelman’s various capabilities and contribute ideas when appropriate about how to implement them into the client’s scope of work

  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends

  • Commit to continuous learning through Edelman University and other training opportunities

  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial - Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

  • Live “in color” by exploring and being active in the world outside of work, including the arts, culture, politics, literature, charitable organizations and/or other personal passions

Basic Qualifications:

The account executive must have at least one year of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing.

Preferred Qualifications:

The account executive should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a solid grasp of all basic public relations tools and how they are used as well as solid research, writing and editing skills. S/he should have the ability to develop relationship with media and apply experience and initiative in developing traditional and digital media relations strategies.

About Us

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 Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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

Job Client Services - Technology

Primary Location United States-Seattle

Job Type Experienced

Schedule Full-time

Job Posting Sep 21, 2020, 5:05:58 PM

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