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Key Role and Responsibilities
Demonstrates tactical and strategic knowledge of integrated Communications Marketing principles and skills.
Application of key client information, including general business strategy, industry trends and issues, products/services, key opinion leaders, customers and competitors
Can lead on client correspondence (daily updates, activity reports, WIP reports, leading on client calls and providing updates)
Strong ability to write, edit and proofread to create high quality internal and external, channel-appropriate communications content
Demonstrates research abilities to support client programs and understands research techniques to assist with various Edelman consulting processes, 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
Coordinates and helps plan media outreach programs including tours, events, conferences, interviews and new media outreach
Manages more than one project for multiple clients from concept to completion by anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, overseeing quality, and ensuring deadline adherence.
Participates in cross-practice and cross-geographical teams to provide clients and prospects with the most compelling team and proposal.
Knowledge and Skills
Understands and participates in agency billing and invoicing procedures.
Records and submits time, expenses, and POs to the right project codes on a timely basis.
Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot client budget issues and to facilitate discussions between client and agency billing departments.
Participates in new business process, including research, audits, idea contribution and proposal preparation.
At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations agency
Bachelor’s degree in communications or relevant field
Proven ability to lead multiple small or medium sized projects simultaneously.
