Senior Account Executive, Energy (Public Sector) at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

The Public Sector team is adding a Senior Account Executive to our growing team based in Washington D.C. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in joining a team that thrives on leading mission-critical communications programs for federal and state agencies. In this role, you'll have the opportunity work alongside Edelman's incredible network of integrated communications and energy experts to bring outstanding client service and growth to a key federal energy account.

As a public sector team, we bring the best of Edelman to Federal, State and Local Governments by:

• Helping our clients demonstrate value to Americans by building stakeholder trust at a time when disinformation is running rampant.

• Transcending politics and administrations with purpose-driven work that prioritizes the lives of those living in the United States.

• Connecting our vast network of best-in-class strategic communications expertise in branding, executive positioning, issues and crisis management, digital and integrated marketing, employee experience, and more.

If you're interested in working in an environment that is intellectually challenging with colleagues who are just as committed to workplace culture as they are to delivering the best of client service each day, this role is for you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day account management and serve as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing issues thoughtfully and effectively


• Manage the client website, including but not limited to updating key sections; drafting, revising, and recommending content and design updates; developing and managing web content review schedule


• Review Google analytics, identify trends, and recommend actions


• Manage social listening tools and compile and present reports


• Research, compile and analyze client media coverage


• Write, edit and proofread materials including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets and client correspondence


• Build lists and pitch media


• Provide client service administration support; attend meetings, handle scheduling, logistics and provide billing support


• Participate in new business process including research and proposal preparation

Core Competencies

• The ability to elucidate client needs, elevate their thinking and ensure a mutually beneficial professional relationship


• Ability to engage and inspire confidence at the C-Suite level


• The ability and desire to navigate complexity, exercise creative problem-solving skills and think on your feet


• Excellent instincts and judgment; grace under pressure


• Results-driven and solutions-oriented perspective


• Strong presentation skills and ability to lead group discussions while encouraging the thoughtful participation of others


• Exceptional project management skills with a passion for constant and iterative improvements/streamlining of operations and processes to make the group and your client teams more efficient and nimble


• Experience managing teams and helping junior staff with their professional development

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate communications, public affairs or related fields (e.g., consulting, journalism)


• Prior exposure to energy industry a plus


• You have a strong interest in business and working with clients in the energy industry


• Sustainability and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) experience is desired but not required


• You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines


• You demonstrate dedication to consistently provide quality work


• You demonstrate strong presentation skills and the ability to ideate on the spot and actively participate in group discussions


• You possess solid research, writing, and editing skills


• You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills


• You possess a Bachelor's degree

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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