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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 has an amazing opportunity for someone looking to propel their career in strategic communications and join the Technology practice as an Assistant Account Executive.
We’re a team of 100+ dedicated professionals and experts with backgrounds in journalism, digital media, creative strategy, management consulting, and integrated communications marketing. We help our clients build their brands and achieve their business goals while navigating shifting media and industry environments.
We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to support one of our largest enterprise technology clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and drive highly impactful communications for one of the world’s most innovative tech businesses.
Edelman offers a supportive, engaging environment where you’ll be supported in your growth and development. You’ll be given a comprehensive, interactive onboarding program, ensuring that you have proficiency with our systems and processes and that you possess the knowledge of Edelman and our industry necessary to jumpstart a successful career.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring and flagging coverage across client, competitor, and industry news, in addition to developing media coverage reports and flagging major media moves across the industry
- Conducting background research, compiling, and analyzing media or competitor coverage
- Providing client service and cross-team support by attending meetings, preparing agendas and recaps, taking detailed notes, handling scheduling and logistics, preparing client status and activity reports
- Developing briefing materials, including schedules, messaging and reporter background, to support media interviews
- Researching, outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading press materials, specifically press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, fact sheets, client correspondence and other materials
- Demonstrating an understanding of research techniques, including analysis of media coverage and online conversation (volume and tone), and identification and categorization of various stakeholders, including organization and individuals to be engaged by clients
- Engaging with media including developing relationships with reporters and influencers on behalf of the client
- Participating in team-wide and client-facing brainstorms
- Understanding key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors
You're a great fit if you:
- Are seeking an amazing workplace invested in supporting your growth and development
- Value a diverse and inclusive work environment, and understand the importance of having a team that can represent all types of voices
- Thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, ever-changing environment
- Are detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, capable of driving results, and working with a sense of urgency
- Can work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Want to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry
- Are interested in working on a global piece of business
- Are interested in working on communications for cutting-edge technology, including AI
Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest and understanding of the enterprise technology and AI industry and basic principles of integrated communications marketing
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 0-6 months internship experience in Communications, Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing
- Highly curious – about technology, news, and people
- A team player – collaborative and participatory with a diverse cross-section of stakeholders and clients
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of tech industry landscape and top tech journalists, outlets, influencers
- Ability to use social media platforms for storymining and industry trendspotting
- Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines and assignments
- Strong work ethic and follow-through, and the desire to provide high quality work to clients and teams
- Pragmatic attitude with problem solving capabilities, with confidence to proactively share your ideas
- Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite
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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.
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With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
