Lead client accounts and assignments, effectively drawing from relevant Edelman teams and resources to deliver best-in-class service
Lead and/or contribute to pitches and new business efforts focused on financial communications opportunities or integrated assignments
Lead marketing and prospecting efforts to identify new opportunities, including developing new thought leadership and IP
Serve as relationship lead for client-side executives, as well as clients who manage communications and marketing functions
Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield and Edelman colleagues across offices to identify ways to bring financial communications services to Edelman clients
Ensure account teams are proactive and highly responsive to client needs, anticipating upcoming deliverables and taking accountability for proper execution
Ensure junior staff is trained, supportive of team efforts and paying sufficient attention to detail
Collaborate with Edelman Smithfield colleagues in the US and globally to further develop and grow the global practice
Build awareness of Edelman Smithfield with potential referral sources
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, journalism, public policy, communications, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in strategic communications
Benefits
medical and dental insurance
vision
401K
life insurance
disability insurance
paid time off
travel assistance
wellness programing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Soft skills
leadershipclient relationship managementteam collaborationproactive communicationattention to detailtraining and mentoringstrategic thinkingaccountabilitymarketingprospecting