Assistant Account Executive, Technology PR

Assistant Account Executive, Technology PR

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Edelman has an amazing opportunity for someone looking to propel their career in strategic communications and join our Technology practice as an Assistant Account Executive in Dallas, Texas. We're a team of 100+ dedicated professionals and experts with backgrounds in journalism, digital media, creative strategy, management consulting, and integrated communications marketing. We help our clients build their brands and achieve their business goals while navigating shifting media and industry environments. We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to support our Technology clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and build a portfolio that spans your interests and passions. Edelman offers a collaborative, engaging environment where you'll be supported in your growth and development. You'll be given a comprehensive, interactive onboarding program, ensuring that you have proficiency with our systems and processes and that you possess the knowledge of Edelman and our industry necessary to jumpstart a successful career.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in brainstorms and compiling ideas for further development
• Providing client service and cross-team support by attending meetings and taking detailed notes, handling calendar scheduling and call logistics, preparing client and team action notes
• Providing client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, and updating activity trackers to ensure deadlines are met
• Monitoring and flagging coverage across client, competitor, and industry news; also includes developing coverage reports for company events and news announcements, flagging major media moves, and compiling program recaps
• Conducting background research, compiling, and analyzing media or competitor coverage
• Developing briefing materials, including schedules, messaging, and reporter background to support media interviews
• Researching, outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading press materials, specifically press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, fact sheets, client correspondence and other materials
• Demonstrating an understanding of research techniques, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone), and identification and categorization of various stakeholders, including organizations and individuals to be engaged by clients
• Identifying opportunities for newsjacking and developing creative, proactive pitch angles to earn coverage for clients between news moments
• Engaging with media/influencers, monitoring media moves and ongoing flagging of relevant journalist/influencer updates
• Assisting with event logistics, including developing event trackers, venue and vendor coordination, spokesperson/executive prep, staffing events, identifying target media, and supporting clients at major national and global events
• Understanding key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors
• Assisting with new business, including compiling company research, developing competitive landscape analyses, and contributing to strategy development.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, journalism, advertising, business) or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 0-6 months' internship experience in Communications and/or related fields
• Experience and/or strong interest in B2B technology communications
• Knowledge of tech industry landscape and top tech journalists, outlets, influencers
• General knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines, and assignments
• Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and the ability to provide quality work to clients and teams

$40,000 - $52,000 a year

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.