Senior Account Supervisor, Technology PR (Consumer Products)

Daniel J Edelman HoldingsNew York, NY

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Job Description

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.

Our Technology practice sits at the nexus point of innovative, integrated campaigns for technologies that impact consumers, society, and our way of life.

We are seeking a Senior Account Supervisor (SAS) to join our growing team. A great SAS for the Edelman Technology team is someone who understands the technology sector, knows how to reach a variety of media audiences, and has an appetite to own and drive the kinds of integrated communications marketing campaigns that showcase the true innovation power of leading global brands.

This SAS will be an integral part of a team supporting one of Edelman’s largest and longest-running clients. The ideal candidate has a proven track record for driving effective launch strategies, planning events, managing teams and more. This is an opportunity for a team player who has experience managing media relations campaigns, is driven by the promise of delivering powerful stories, and has an audience-centric mindset.

If you’re passionate about communications and technology we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Serve as client contact, providing strategic counsel, managing expectations and ensuring strong relationships; provide top-tier client service, building trust and unlocking growth opportunities  
Drive communications plans and launch strategies, including events
Formulate media strategies that will not only help clients find the right reporter for their story at the right time, but strategies that are newsworthy from the onset and can help advance clients’ businesses
Retain high-level media contacts among a variety of reporters, editors, producers, and creators (YouTubers/TikTokers)
Research trends to proactively counsel clients on their messaging and thought leadership
Demonstrate advanced writing skills and supervise writing of others
Lead junior staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable, and overseeing their professional development

Basic Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (public relations, communications, English, journalism, advertising, business) or equivalent work experience
At least five years’ experience in communications or public relations, preferably in an agency setting

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one-two years of experience working with technology clients, with experience in product-focused comms
Have experience functioning as a daily client contact
Able to delegate work effectively while overseeing short-term and longer-term/complex assignments
Have relationships with tech, business, and lifestyle media (relationships with tech YouTubers, TikTokers, Redditors a plus)
Excellent storytelling skills, and ability to provide sound, level-appropriate media counsel with all levels of client contacts
Have a deep understanding of and track record of working on product-focused launch strategies
Ability to create integrated earned media strategies that will resonate across platforms and diverse media channels
Have written strategic media plans and a variety of media materials with limited oversight
Willingness to travel
Proven account management and team leadership skills
Keen interest and high awareness of current events and pop culture
Solutions-oriented and collaborative mindset

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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.