Account Executive, Xbox at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Account Executive, Xbox - Assembly // Full-Time

This role is to be based from Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Portland, OR

Assembly Media Inc., a subsidiary of Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc., has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive on the Xbox team . If you are interested in working on one of the most exciting global gaming brands, this is an incredible opportunity. We're a lean team of smart and fun people. Come join us.

This position requires strong account management, project management and execution skills, an interest in driving earned global coverage and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment. We're seeking an adaptable, high-energy candidate with strong communication skills who can provide a high level of client service; this person will be responsible for supporting account performance on several cross-team initiatives with inter-agency management. While not a formal requirement, a working knowledge of the video game industry is a plus.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Work directly with senior level staff to support day-to-day client work on news announcements, launches, virtual and in-person events, interviews and seeding programs by contributing to the development and execution of plans, fielding and responding to inquiries, developing messages, coordinating interviews, drafting briefing books and securing marquee press and creator coverage worldwide


• Serve as a liaison between clients and agency partners around the world, proactively connecting the dots between plans and coordinating those plans across markets


• Manage multiple simultaneous projects from conception to completion by anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel, and ensuring deadline adherence


• Manage comprehensive coverage reporting worldwide by preparing accurate and timely client-facing reports and providing thoughtful analysis and feedback on results


• Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications, and contribute to creation of communications plans that meet client objectives


• Push for creative ideas and new thinking; be purposeful and enterprising in problem-solving


• Aptitude to develop an understanding of clients' businesses and their missions as well as their key stakeholders: gamers, media, creators, developers, analysts, etc.


• Build level-appropriate understanding of industry trends and the media and competitive landscapes across global markets and how they impact clients


• Contribute to the team spirit on the account


• Ensure work and relationships are founded on open and honest communication; listens and asks the right questions during day-to-day work; upholds creative, ethical and legal standards


• Take responsibility for personal growth and improvement of leadership skills using available resources, such as Edelman Learning Institute, on-the-job training and mentoring

Basic Qualifications:

• At least a year of relevant experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing, preferably in an agency setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least a year of relevant experience in an agency setting


• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university


• Action-oriented with the ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously


• Strong writing, editing, strategic thinking and research skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely


• Strong interpersonal skills with the capability of interacting with clients and partner agency team members professionally with an eye towards building and maintaining strong relationships


• Ability to gather and synthesize key information to make decisions and develop recommendations for clients and wider project teams


• Demonstrated ability to help develop communication programming and implement integrated tactics


• Able to perform well under pressure, think ten steps ahead, be a team player and effectively motivate and manage teams


• Ability to develop understanding of the clients' businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, media, vendors, partners, other businesses/organizations, etc.


• Showcase a desire to learn, collaborate, maintain high energy and a strong work ethic

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Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft - bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

We advocate for ideas based on real audience insights and sound strategic opportunities and bring them to life with creative executions that earn attention. We are the team behind some of Microsoft's most exciting work across Surface, Xbox, M365, and Windows to name a few. We are the lead agency for the Microsoft brand across social; the global PR agency of record for Xbox; and the influencer agency of record for Xbox, Surface, M365 and Windows. Assembly is also a strategic partner for executive communications across Microsoft Store and several executives across the company.

Our results are a direct reflection of our culture and people - we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives enhance creativity and innovation, and we embrace and celebrate differences both in our organization and through our work. We've partnered with Microsoft for 27 years, across 17 countries around the world. Come be a part of our collective story as we partner with Microsoft to enable each other to achieve more.

Assembly Media was founded in 2014 under DJE Holdings to exclusively service Microsoft. In 2019 our parent agency, Edelman, was recognized by AdAge as one of the top 10 creative companies in the U.S. and recognized as a 2019 Best Place to Work.

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

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

For more information please visit: www.edelman.com