Account Supervisor, Energy Team at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

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 was named one of Advertising Age’s “Agency to Watch” in 2014; one of Forbes’ “14 Most Influential Agencies of 2014”; and The Holmes Report’s “2013 Global Agency of the Year.” Edelman was awarded the Grand Prix Cannes Lion for PR in 2014 and was among Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” for the third time in 2014. Edelman owns specialty firms Edelman Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, experiential), a joint venture with United Talent Agency.

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

Are you a
seasoned communicator and strong project manager? Do you thrive in fast-paced
environments where you're working across projects and accounts? Do you enjoy
breaking down complex information and crafting inspiring stories? If so, read
on! 

Edelman's
Washington DC office is looking for an Account Supervisor. In this role, you’ll
help run some of the Energy practice’s biggest accounts and serve as a
day-to-day client contact. You'll have the opportunity to write, collaborate,
and develop campaigns serving clients across the energy spectrum to include
utilities, renewable generation, oil and gas, and energy technology.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to creation of communications plans
  that meet client objectives


• Demonstrate
  tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both
  traditional and social media programs


• Provide insights
  on how the latest energy and sustainability trends impact client communications
  priorities


• Serve as daily
  client contact and act as client lead when appropriate, addressing client
  issues thoughtfully and effectively


• Manage multiple projects from conception to
  completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget
  adherence


• Build strong relationships 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


• Aid in new business process including idea
  contribution, research, and proposal preparation

About you:

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  Have at least four years’ full-time experience in public relations, government affairs, or public affairs

  
  


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  Have preferably worked with clients, in a government agency, or in-house in the oil, gas, renewables, or utilities space. Prior work in a federal government, energy-related office a strong plus.

  
  


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  Interest in keeping up on topics like energy, sustainability, and environmental issues and understanding the interplay of energy in various industries

  
  


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  Have hands-on experience creating relationships with traditional media

  
  


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  Possess solid research, writing, and editing skills

  
  


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  Demonstrate strong presentation skills and the ability to ideate on the spot and actively participate in group discussions

  
  


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  Be results-and-solutions-orientated

  
  


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  Proven ability to manage large projects (including budgets) and oversee small teams

  
  


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  Experience functioning as a daily client contact

  
  


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  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (public relations, corporate communications, English, advertising, journalism, business, political science)