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Assistant Account Executive
Assistant Account Executive (AAE) – AI Technology Focus
Location: [Specify or "Global, remote-hybrid"] Team: Technology Practice
Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three core promises:
- Boldness is possibility
- Empathy is progress
- Curiosity is momentum
We passionately pursue diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) – believing it transforms our colleagues, company, clients, and communities into a more equitable and inspiring workplace. Here, everyone is respected, represented, and fostered to thrive in a collaborative environment built on trust.
About the Role
As an Assistant Account Executive (AAE), you’ll gain direct, hands-on experience across B2B public relations, corporate communications, and creative advisory disciplines. This is a fast-paced, apprenticeship-style role focused on shaping communications that redefine industries.
You’ll work full-time on one of Edelman’s largest technology accounts, helping pioneer high-impact narratives—especially in navigating the transformative intersection of AI and the future of work and business.
Key Responsibilities
Client Service & Account Support
- Deliver exceptional client service by curating materials for meetings, calls, and presentations, including:
- Research reports
- Timelines and trackers
- Logistics coordination
- On-brand collaterals (decks, briefings, client briefs)
- Master the "brilliant basics": apply meticulous accuracy in research, writing, editing, and proofreading.
- Execute flawlessly by:
- Adhering to briefs and deadlines
- Updating action trackers
- Ensuring on-time delivery of all client deliverables
- Support stakeholder engagement programs, including:
- Outreach coordination
- Logistical planning
- Follow-up communications
Research, Media & Insights
- Monitor and analyze:
- Media coverage (traditional + digital)
- Policy shifts and strategic announcements
- Competitor activity in real time
- Conduct actionable research to inform:
- Client briefings
- Stakeholder maps
- Policy and market analyses
- Deep-dive into clients’ industries to guide decision-making based on:
- Key publications
- Policy landscapes
- Informed intelligence
- Pull research and insights to deliver clear, contextual insights for assignments.
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Content Development & Creative Support
- Draft, edit, and finalise content assets such as:
- Press releases
- Executive briefings
- TALKING POINTS
- Meeting summaries
- Develop biographical backgrounders and whitepapers to support client storytelling and advocacy.
- Research → Outline → Draft → Edit → Proof → Finalise all client communications under deadline.
- Assist with events coordination (parliamentary panels, product launches, media activations) by:
- Supporting logistics
- Contributing event content
- Gain a foundational understanding of digital and social channels to enhance traditional communications strategies.
Integrated Collaboration
- Engage cross-functionally with teams in:
- Creative storytelling
- Data analytics
- Digital marketing
- Paid media
- Creator marketing
- Strategy and reputation management
- Develop expertise in policy advisory, corporate reputation, and integrated campaign execution.
- Enhance client-centric thinking by understanding:
- Their business objectives
- External landscapes (media, stakeholders, policy environments).
- Trends that impact their strategy.
Professional Growth
- Actively participate in Edelman’s training programs, including:
- Mentorship opportunities
- Cross-Practice networking
- Profile development: Actively seek feedback, learn from peers, and assume increasing responsibility under guidance.
- Contribute to internal training modules by applying learnings from the role.
- Uphold professional integrity by adhering to:
- Edelman’s Service & Collaboration standards
- Compliance with AI training and policy requirements.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
✔ Array of qualifications, not rigid prerequisites: We celebrate potential, authenticity, and a passion for growth.
- Internship experience or direct work in:
- Communications
- Public affairs
- Research
- Consulting
- Media relations
- Government, advocacy, or crisis communications
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✔ Essential skills and traits:
- Exceptional writing, editing, and organisational capabilities
- Interpersonal strengths: Approachable yet results-driven.
- Multi-tasking adaptability: Thrives when managing shifting priorities.
- Digital literacy: Comfortable navigating:
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Social media channels
- Core mindset:
- Accountability
- Exploratory curiosity
- Commitment to excellence in client service – even without prior industry background.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
How success is measured (mutual accountability between AAEs and Rising Talent Network):
To advance from AAE, complete at least:
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1 new experience: Gain exposure by pivoting between clients or deepening knowledge in a specific sub-practice (e.g., corporate communications vs. tech content).
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For feedback-driven growth: Aim for "Meets Expectations" or above on formal reviewers' scores.
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Collaborative mindset: Proactively partner with:
- Direct team members
- Leadership
- Cross-function colleagues
- Towards achieving shared goals individual and collective.
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Build core AI competency:
- Complete required AI training.
- Apply AI skills across:
- Presents, reports, and trackers
- Repetitive, knowledge-heavy client tasks
- Seek pilot projects within the tech team to push AI innovation (e.g., tool training or language model templates).
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Engage in Associate Practice training (ongoing path for forward-facing professionals).
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Administrative excellence:
- Submit accurate timesheets strictly on time.
Why Join?
- A culture where authenticity fosters connection and each colleague’s voice matters.
- Cutting-edge work: Shape how AI redefines technology, industry, and society for global clients.
- Learning zone: Elevate technical and soft skills through hands-on mentorship.
- Knowledge transfer: Share ideas and insights across diverse market domains with access to experts.
- Final note: If you’re intrigued but unsure about whether your background fits "perfectly", we encourage any curious, proactive mind to apply. Talent is distinctly imperfect.
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