Account Executive – Convenience Stores
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Account Executive, Technology
Edelman
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Junior
About the role
- Demonstrate an understanding of today’s news and media landscape and the ability to think through how best to pitch a client’s story to shrinking newsrooms
- Understand key client information, including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors
- Provide client service administration support; attend meetings, handle scheduling logistics, and draft agendas and recaps
- Research, compile and analyze the media landscape as it pertains to technology and business influencers and outlets
- Write, edit and proofread materials including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets and client correspondence
- Participate in new business process including research, audits and proposal development
- Demonstrate general knowledge of social media tools
- Build lists and pitch media
- Commit to continuous learning through internal and external training opportunities
- Live the Edelman values (the relentless pursuit of excellence, freedom to be constantly curious and courage to do the right thing)
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Communications or related discipline from an accredited college or university
- 0-2 years of related experience in earned media or communications experience working on enterprise technology, gaming, gadgets, or consumer technology client files
- Excellent knowledge of the media and creator landscape in Canada
- Media relations experience would be valuable, as well as an understanding of emerging platforms that are shaping the opinions and preferences of Canadians
- Fundamental understanding of media outreach assignments, with the ability to apply experience and initiative to develop appropriate media strategies
- Excellent writing skills across various formats and media
- Proficiency with MS Office, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is required
- Great references from past employers
- A smart mind for business.
Benefits
- Edelman is committed to accessibility and equal opportunity
- Opportunity to execute smart campaigns
- Professional development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
writingeditingproofreadingmedia outreachmedia strategyresearchanalysispitchingclient service administrationproposal development
Soft skills
communicationorganizationalinitiativecuriositycommitment to learningbusiness acumenattention to detailcreativityadaptabilityteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications
