Account Executive, Technology at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Edelman is growing in Tech - and fast. In the last 6 months, we've secured inspiring new partnerships in re-enforcement learning, blockchain, IoT, bitcoin, telematics and VR. We're helping Fortune 500 companies re-conceive their business models, and start-ups challenge entire markets. Technology is our fastest growing sector, and the obsession of our clients big and small.

We are looking for an Account Executive who is excited about the B2B Tech space and has a sweet spot for earned media. You will have the opportunity to develop and drive integrated plans for some of today's hottest products and services in B2B technology. In addition to deep Tech work, we're also active at the heart of the tech revolution across sectors, including Finance, Healthcare, Automotive, and Mobility.

A little more about what you'll do...

• Contribute to the creation of communications plans and goals for leading B2B technology companies


• Execute media outreach plans and assist in message development; grow contact network


• Produce high quality internal and external communications content


• Coordinate (virtual) events and media familiarization trips


• Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching and consistently providing feedback


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


• Have a spirit of innovation, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to take risks and be motivated by the mutual success of their clients and their career

About you...

• Have at least 1 year of full-time experience in public relations, preferably in an agency setting


• Skilled in written and verbal communication


• Strong earned media relations skills


• Experience with B2B technology product communications strategy is a plus!


• Preferably have an understanding of the current technology industry landscape, the B2B tech space in particular


• Desire to stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends and how they integrate into communications programs


• Have proven experience in overseeing the quality and operational performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and deadline adherence


• Understand visual communications, social media, and the digital landscape and how to incorporate them into client programs


• Have participated in the research, planning and development of comprehensive PR campaigns


• Love to work with teams to generate original ideas for creative campaigns/media activations and helping integrate them into plans


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, advertising, journalism, business)

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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 Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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