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DJE Holdings

Assistant Account Executive, Brand

DJE Holdings, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

As an

Assistant Account Executive

(AAE), you’ll work with high-profile clients to create innovative, newsworthy campaigns for top brands and will play a key role in supporting communications plan development, research, client tracking and reporting, and media outreach to consumer, trade, and other types of media. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, a problem solver at heart, and have strong media relations and storytelling skills. You must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong foundation in media relations and a pulse on consumer and industry trends, especially in the

travel, financial services, lifestyle, entertainment and/or fashion spaces .

Responsibilities:

Learn Edelman’s various consulting processes/approaches, including integrated communications, media relations, consumer engagement, trend monitoring, brand collaborations, social media and digital campaigns, and support account teams in the execution of these processes for clients

Understand key client information including business strategy, products and services, key customers, and competitors

Outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically media lists, pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents and more

Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media

Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities

Support account teams in daily activities including media monitoring and reporting, research, media relations, content development, project and process tracking, and asset management and inventory.

Research, track, monitor and report all coverage associated with client campaigns, ongoing initiatives, competitor news, industry trends and more.

Coordinate details for brand collaborations and press & influencer events including securing attendees, staffing events, drafting briefing books, and preparing recap reports

Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling notes and action items, scheduling, and logistics

Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.

Demonstrate an understanding of the social media industry and influencer marketing

Proactive self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills, along with the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Basic Qualifications:

0-1 year of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous internship experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing

Strong interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communications skills

Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines and assignments

Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite

Demonstrates strong work ethic and the ability to provide quality work to clients and teams

$40,000 - $52,000 a year

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programming.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

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