Client Executive

Edelman; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Singapore is looking for a Client Executive who thrives in media relations, influencer engagement, and thought leadership. You’ll work to understand client goals and turn them into compelling communications strategies.

In a fast-paced, collaborative environment you’ll build relationships with media partners, draft materials, coordinate campaigns, and support new business through research and proposals. Training is available via Edelman Learning Institute.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in a relevant field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to quality work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with client service staff.
• Basic understanding of media and analyst relations and social media.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic research and project management skills.
• Eagerness to learn and be part of a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the broader communication industry.
• Understand client information including strategy, issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors.
• Develop earned media skills – Building relationships with media, surface new storylines, draft media briefing materials, build media lists, and outreach to media.
• Write, edit and proofread materials including press releases, briefing books, coverage reports, pitch notes, fact sheets, and client correspondence.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social media tools and channels.
• Help supervise and educate interns.
• Participate in new business processes, including research and proposal preparation.
• Commit to continuous learning through Edelman Learning Institute and other training opportunities.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/diploma in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. 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 Singapore is hiring a Client Executive. We’re looking for a dynamic communicator who excels in media relations, influencer engagement, and thought leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is for you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the broader communication industry and its basic principles.
• Understand key client information, including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors.
• Develop earned media skills –Building relationships with media, proactively surface new storylines, drafting media briefing materials, building thoughtful media lists, and outreach to media.
• Write, edit and proofread materials including press releases, briefing books, coverage reports, pitch notes, fact sheets, and client correspondence.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social media tools and channels.
• Help supervise and educate interns.
• Participate in new business processes, including research and proposal preparation.
• Commit to continuous learning through Edelman Learning Institute and other training opportunities.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
  

What is required of you:

• Degree/diploma in a relevant field, proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent organization skills, and the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines.
• Previous internship experience is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to consistently provide quality work.
• Good interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to work effectively with a variety of client service staff within a specific set of accounts.
• A basic understanding of media and analyst relations and how to use social media in communications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic research skills and project management skills.
• Eagerness to learn and be part of and contribute to a strong, high-performing team.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.