Senior Account Executive

US001 Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programming

Job summary

Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive client programs and lead day-to-day client relationships, ensuring delivery of objectives across teams.

You will coach junior staff, contribute to strategic planning, and oversee multi-channel campaigns with a focus on media engagement and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead client calls, provide tactical counsel, and proactively flag issues, risks, or opportunities.
• Oversee integrated program execution across functions, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Write and edit high-quality materials such as press releases and stakeholder documents.
• Lead proactive outreach to journalists, influencers, and policymakers.

Skills

Media relations

Content development

Project management

Writing & editing

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

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. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

About the Edelman Associate Practice

The Edelman Associate Practice is the foundation of our client service talent and the launchpad for early-career professionals who want to shape the future of communications. Bringing together emerging talent across communications, public affairs, and advisory disciplines, the practice is designed to develop well-rounded, integrated practitioners from day one. Associates contribute meaningfully to client work across industries and sectors—building strong fundamentals in research, writing, project management, and media engagement—while gaining exposure to diverse clients and capabilities. Rather than being confined to a single track at the start of their careers, Associates are empowered to explore, collaborate across teams, and discover where their interests and strengths can make the greatest impact. Rooted in community and driven by growth, the Associate Practice combines hands‑on client experience with structured development, peer connection, and dedicated leadership support. As the industry evolves, so does the role—blending operational excellence with increasing strategic contribution and AI‑enabled innovation. Associates learn not only how to execute exceptional work, but how to think critically, solve complex problems, and build the judgment and confidence that define Edelman excellence. This is more than a first step in your career—it’s an opportunity to grow alongside a connected cohort, contribute to transformative client work, and help redefine what modern communications looks like.

About the Role

Senior Account Executives (SAEs) are strong communicators who serve as trusted connectors between clients, teams, and media or stakeholder networks. They show emerging leadership by anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and influencing both internal and external stakeholders with clarity and confidence. SAEs demonstrate ownership of workstreams, contribute to strategic planning, and provide coaching and quality oversight for junior staff. As they continue to build their expertise, SAEs may begin to specialize in a particular practice area based on their skills, experience, and professional goals.

Day-to-day work may include:

• Coverage, competitor & cultural monitoring: Monitor brand coverage, competitor activity, industry trends and relevant cultural conversations, proactively flagging key takeaways and opportunities for the team and client.
• Media relations & outreach: Own proactive and reactive media outreach, maintain media relationships, develop targeted lists and identify new contacts and story opportunities.
• Program development & execution: Support the development of earned and integrated programs, from ideation and planning through execution, including drafting materials and coordinating across workstreams.
• Client & account management: Build strong day-to-day client relationships, participate actively in client communications and meetings, and help keep account priorities, deliverables and next steps moving forward.
• Connect the dots proactively: Identify opportunities across monitoring, media and client work, bring forward a recommended approach and help drive it through execution rather than waiting for direction.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership

Serve as day-to-day contact for clients on assigned projects, managing deliverables and ensuring alignment with objectives. Lead client calls, provide tactical counsel, and proactively flag issues, risks, or opportunities. Build strong relationships rooted in reliability, responsiveness, and trust.

Strategic Planning & Program Management

Lead elements of strategy development, message framing, and campaign planning. Oversee integrated program execution across functions, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and budgets. Collaborate with creative, digital, and analytics partners to deliver seamless, multi-channel campaigns.

Content & Storytelling

Write and edit high-quality materials such as press releases, op-eds, briefings, and stakeholder or policy documents. Translate insights into clear, persuasive narratives that connect to business and reputation outcomes. Review and refine content from junior team members to ensure quality and consistency.

Media & Stakeholder Relations

Lead proactive outreach to journalists, influencers, and policymakers; secure earned media and stakeholder engagement results. Monitor trends and provide recommendations that shape client strategy and response. Develop and maintain strong relationships across media, policy, and industry networks.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide guidance, feedback, and mentoring to junior team members. Model professionalism, collaboration, and inclusion; support performance and development conversations. Contribute to new business initiatives through research, insights, or pitch participation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
• Clear understanding of the clients’ businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners, other businesses/organizations, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to help develop communication programming and plans, implement integrated tactics and impart knowledge to junior account team members
• Able to perform well under pressure and be a team player
• Strong research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members

$60,000 - $75,000 per year #LI-PP1

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.

DJ EH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

• medical and dental insurance
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• travel assistance
• wellness programing

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe. The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society.

We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business.

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