Senior Account Executive, Workplace Advisory

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Edelman’s Workplace Advisory is a global team of business transformation and employee experience specialists delivering solutions informed by data, powered by storytelling and automated for speed with AI, giving our clients the means to act with certainty. We help build stronger companies from the inside out by focusing on what drives change – people. Our team’s human-centric approach powers successful transformation by giving our clients the ability to act with certainty and deliver a trusted workplace transformation. We strengthen the business by focusing on three key areas:

Value: We translate business strategy into transformation narratives for internal and external stakeholders, with emphasis on analysts, investors, media, and industry.

Culture: We engage and connect employees to the organization’s core purpose, values, and behaviors through personalized employee experiences.

Brand: We shape brand identity and ambition, and bring it to life for employees, customers, and other stakeholders alike.

About the opportunity:

You’ll be part of a collaborative, connected global network of team members, some of whom have been working together for more than a decade, while others have brought their unique transformation skills and abilities more recently. Our combined strength allows us to serve the widest variety of client needs and empower employees at all levels to shape the future of their companies and industries.

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join us. As part of our dynamic team, you’ll contribute to the success of several major accounts and work with some of the Edelman network’s highest-profile leaders.

We’re not just looking for a communications professional, we’re seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds and skill sets to push our thinking, share fresh, innovative ideas and elevate the quality of counsel we deliver for our clients. We’re looking for someone with a background in employee experience and change management, corporate repositioning, talent attraction, retention and engagement, business transformation, and risk and reputation.

If you have a passion for helping organizations and people reach their maximum potential, we’d love to speak with you!  

Responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the development and execution of communications strategies, programs and tactics that meet client objectives. Sharing a point of view is encouraged and expected.  
• Managing multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence.
• Ensuring that you and your team understand the general business strategy, products and services offered by your clients, and general issues facing their industries.
• Applying or creating tools, templates and methodologies that contribute to your clients’ communication effectiveness.
• Researching, outlining, writing, editing and proofreading materials, including client presentations, scripts, newsletter articles and features.
• Supporting senior colleagues in the delivery and tactical management of consulting assignments  
• Building relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Collaborating on new business proposals and presentations. 

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of relevant full-time professional experience in related fields.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work from your local office 3 days a week, adhering to our hybrid policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in one or more of the following: employee experience and change management, culture, corporate repositioning, talent attraction, retention and engagement, business transformation, and risk and reputation.
• Experience with digital/social platforms focused on workforce applications and implementation (e.g., internal-facing mobile apps, social/collaboration platforms, internal messaging platforms, etc.).
• The ability to help manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously as a team.
• Superior writing, editing and presentation-development skills.
• Project management and consultative skills, including effective questioning and critical thinking.
• Ability to draft strategic client-facing deliverables and proposals.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Passion for client service and teamwork.
• Commitment to advancing the vision of the Workplace Advisory practice both internally and externally.
• Ability to travel as needed and flexibility to work on-site, embedded with clients as needed. 

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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. 

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.