Senior Account Executive, Digital at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in New York, New York

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.

Built to thrive amid the full complexity of today's modern marketing, Edelman Digital is backed by the world’s largest independent communications agency. We help some of the world's most famous companies evolve, promote and protect their brands through a wide range of solutions, including performance marketing, e-commerce, digital transformation, newsroom strategy and execution, influencer, crisis and much, much more. To achieve this, we have assembled a stellar team of nearly one thousand Creatives, Strategists, Media Specialists, Analysts and Technologists across fifty offices in 25 countries. Our honors range from Cannes Lions for creativity to the Holmes Report for the 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year and five times as Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work.” Our success comes from our smart, passionate, and curious people, who tell great stories and solve complex business problems day in and day out.

We’re in search of an experienced digital and social media marketer to help manage and drive digital and social programs on behalf of one of the most iconic global online retailers. 

We are currently seeking a Senior Account Executive to join the Digital Team our award-winning New York office. This is an incredible opportunity to bring your expertise, experience, and network to the industry’s largest communications agency, solving business problems for brands through the thought application of digital best practices and creative thinking. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Exhibit solid understanding of key client information including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services offered, key customers and competitors in the marketplace 


• Simultaneously coordinate multiple campaigns/initiatives 


• Work independently to manage campaigns/initiatives from strategy through execution 


• Participate in and attend client meetings/conference calls 


• Prepare and/or review activity reports and status reports for clients 


• Work with marketing and PR teams on client strategies and provide independent thinking and research that helps lead to insights 


• Contribute to influencer engagement programs 


• Work under deadline with/for senior-level clients 


• Exhibit effective project management working closely with digital account and creative teams 


• Support digital audits and create measurement reports
  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree  


• 2-3 years of agency or relevant experience, including digital/social media background


• Experience working on sneaker, collectible or watch brands is a huge plus 


• A deep understanding of the role that digital media and social plays in a client’s communication mix 


• Acute attention to detail and superior written and communication skills 


• The ability to assist in the development of online marketing and digital engagement campaigns 


• Ability to think strategically and cultivate insights through research 


• Basic knowledge of website structure, digital space and social media