Talent and Development Partner
Euromonitor International
Assistant Account Executive, Crisis Communications
Edelman
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Illinois, New York
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💰 $48,000 - $52,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Research, compile and analyze coverage of clients in the media, including social media
- Write, edit and proofread materials including statements, Q&As, stakeholder communications, fact sheets and client correspondence
- Support development of crisis communications playbooks, scenario plans and research and development of content for crisis simulations
- Demonstrate research abilities to support client programs or media initiatives
- Adapt messaging to differing clients’ specific needs, goals or voice while upholding their reputation
- Participate in new business process, including research and proposal preparation
- Provide client service and cross-team support by attending meetings, preparing agendas and recaps, taking detailed notes, handling scheduling and logistics, preparing client status and activity reports
- Communicate effectively and transparently with team members
- Commit to continuous learning through Edelman Learning Institute (ELI) and other training opportunities
Requirements
- Demonstrate an interest in and understanding of corporate reputation and crisis communications
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or have equivalent work experience
- Previous internship experience in strategic corporate communications, public affairs, or public relations (preferred)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Team player – collaborative and participatory with diverse stakeholders and clients
- Understanding of applications of artificial intelligence (AI) within a crisis and risk context (preferred)
- Understanding of mis/disinformation across social and traditional media (preferred)
- Ability to perform well under pressure and be a team player
- Ability to occasionally work flexible hours
- Desire and willingness to stay up to date on sociopolitical issues and trends
- Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines, and assignments
- Strong desire to learn and adapt to different ways of working
- Ability to apply feedback effectively
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and follow-through
