Account Executive – Edelman Smithfield
| Company | Daniel J Edelman Holdings |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (or better) in Communication or related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Excellent organization, keen attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to accurately judge and edit the work of others
- Accountability; able to multi-task various responsibilities and take ownership of assigned projects
- A solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, general office logistics, and knowledge of supporting communications platforms and AI tools
- A strong work ethic and consistent dedication to providing quality work
- While direct financial experience is not required, candidates should be interested in experience in financial communications and/or related experience in research, investment management, consulting, marketing, and finance
- Media relations experience would be valuable, as well as an understanding of how to compile and showcase media results with proactive analysis of message pull-through, tone of coverage, etc.
Responsibilities
- Execute strategic media relations programs
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of clients’ businesses and key stakeholders, and impart critical knowledge to account team members
- Demonstrate exceptional writing and hone narrative development, messaging, and creative skills
- Write first drafts of materials such as messaging, Q&A documents, media pitch notes, news releases, social media posts, blog posts, or corporate marketing materials
- Be a collaborative team member and serve as daily client support, partnering with client leads and teams
- Participate in new business processes including research, proposal, and pitch preparation
Preferred Qualifications
- Media relations experience would be valuable, as well as an understanding of how to compile and showcase media results with proactive analysis of message pull-through, tone of coverage, etc.