Account Supervisor, Technology PR

Edelman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading communications firm as an Account Supervisor in Technology PR. This role involves driving innovative communication strategies, supervising junior staff, and engaging with top-tier media to enhance client reputation. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills and a passion for technology.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Travel Assistance

Wellness Programming

Qualifications

• At least four years of full-time experience in communications.
• Experience in an agency setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive communications plans and launch strategies.
• Analyze the media landscape and ensure quality control of materials.
• Supervise junior staff and provide feedback.

Skills

Writing

Media Relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

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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.

Our Technology practice sits at the nexus point of innovative, integrated campaigns for technologies that impact consumers, society, and our way of life. We’re looking for communicators that are passionate about telling deep, impactful stories at this intersection, using creativity, analytics, and media relations skills to move conversations forward in a meaningful way.

We are looking for an Account Supervisor (AS) to join our growing team to help us realize this vision and drive our industry forward. A great AS 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.

You will be an integral part of global team supporting one of Edelman’s largest and longest-running clients. We’re looking for someone to drive out-of-the-box thinking in the era of rapid tech acceleration. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and build a portfolio that spans your interests and passions.

About You:

You are highly proficient and enthusiastic about all aspects of integrated communications. You’re an excellent writer, trend spotter, avid news consumer, and creative brainstormer. You have a track record of successfully pitching top-tier media. Ideally, you have experience with events, and you’re eager to come up with new ways to engage consumers on behalf of leading brands. You’re an energetic team player with a desire to work across disciplines to drive projects forward.

You will supervise the work of team members at more junior levels, and help coach them to master skills and learn to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape. You’ll also be a go-to deputy for team leads, supporting the development of the most important strategies and projects. You will be crucial to the team’s success day-to-day, from keeping all deliverables on track to helping bring game-changing strategies to life.

Responsibilities:

• Drive forward communications plans and launch strategies, including events
• Provide client service, attend meetings, ensure processes are followed
• Delegate appropriately to other team members and meticulously track progress against deadlines
• Help maintain operational excellence across all projects
• Analyze the media landscape, keeping a pulse on the right influencers and outlets to advance the reputation of our clients
• Ensure quality control of materials including media alerts, coverage reports, press releases, product and executive messaging, pitches and more
• Participate in new business processes including research, audits, and proposal development
• Distill complex ideas and information into concise, digestible client recommendations
• Supervise junior staff by motivating, coaching, and consistently providing feedback
• Drive weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for clients
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to adapt to an array of audiences including B2B, media, and internal stakeholders
• Have relationships with tech, business, and lifestyle media (relationships with tech YouTubers a plus) and proven success with pitching
• Have an understanding of and interest in the current technology industry landscape
• Knowledge of consumer AI trends
• Keen interest and high awareness of current events and pop culture
• Have proven experience ensuring work quality and deadline adherence
• Ability to collaborate with a large team, managing up and down
• Have participated in the research, planning, and development of successful communications campaigns (events experience a plus)
• Willingness to travel (within the US and internationally)
  
  
  

$68,000 - $96,000 a year

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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