We’re seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join the Corporate International Affairs team in Miami and support high profile companies and leaders. We’re looking for a team member with vast understanding of the Puerto Rico market, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, navigating complex subjects, and thinking creatively and strategically. The Account Executive will support all aspects of our targeted communications work, with a focus on Puerto Rico audience work. Our team’s current areas of expertise include media relations, reputation building and crisis and issue preparedness, with key experience working with the U.S., U.S. Hispanic and Puerto Rico markets.
The ideal candidate will have a diverse set of skills and abilities in corporate communications and experience in shaping, pitching, and securing earned media stories. The role will require providing project management support, including, but not limited to, preparing client status and activity reports, coordinating day-to-day activities and managing program scheduling. Lastly, the candidate will have enough knowledge of and/or experience with the Puerto Rico market to understand its nuances, ultimately supporting account leads with strategic planning and execution.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day account management and serve as a primary point of contact for clients as needed, addressing issues thoughtfully and effectively
- Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread written deliverables
- Be a media relations expert in the making – conduct media monitoring, identify media trends, contribute to the development of earned media strategies and create media materials to support client campaigns, including, but not limited to, key messages, pitches, fact sheets, media lists and press releases
- Understand key client information including business strategies, products and services, outlook, goals, key audiences, and competitors
- Participate in the creation of client communications plans and goals, as well as new business proposals and materials
- Serve as the team’s knowledge manager (KM), oversee the development and tracking of team case studies, and act as point person among the office’s other KMs
- Track communications marketing trends closely to bring fresh thinking and best practices to clients
- Take immediate action on client feedback
- Coordinate among Edelman’s award-winning team of creative and digital teams, account strategists and subject matter experts to provide clients with customized counsel, as needed
- Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals
- Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and an interest in creative problem-solving
- Demonstrate being a detail-oriented communicator with an energetic presence and entrepreneurial spirit
- Exemplify behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- A deep understanding of Puerto Rico audiences and/or experience working with the Puerto Rico market is a must
- Fluent in English and Spanish – excellent verbal and written skills in both
- Positive, collaborative attitude
- Strong organizational, scheduling, and time/project management skills; possess the ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Media savvy, collaborative and eager to learn and try/recommend new tactics
- Ability to delegate and accurately judge and edit the work of others
- Superior verbal communication skills
- Excellent writing abilities
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
