Account Supervisor - Edelman Corporate Communications/Environmental Business Strategies Team

ABOUT THE JOB

 

Edelman Washington, D.C. seeks a dynamic Account Supervisor to join its Corporate Communications Team’s Environmental Business Strategies practice and focus on environmental and sustainability-related client issues.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor must have at least four years' public relations expertise, with people management and budget management experience.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor should have a bachelor’s degree, a solid grasp of public relations in environmental sustainability, political experience and superior research, writing and editing skills. S/he should have the leadership ability to work effectively with and counsel clients’ management and account team. S/he must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple project deadlines and staff efficiently. Experience in managing one or more environmental issues for Congress, a corporation, NGO, government organization or public relations agency highly preferred. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership; be day-to-day client contact

* Supervise junior staff

* Play major role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive public relations programs

* Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively

* Create and manage media outreach strategies including materials development

* Coach company spokespersons

* Copywriting/copyediting

* Evaluate campaign results against objectives

* Assist in growing existing accounts and identifying and pursuing new business opportunities

* Take responsibility for budgetary issues, including account profitability

 



TO APPLY

To apply for this position, candidates must visit the “Careers� section of our Web site, www.edelman.com, and refer to job requisition #4035. For additional information, contact kara.lacy@edelman.com .

 

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