10/13/2008 - Chicago - Diversified-design - Design Project Manager
Edelman, the world's largest independent public relations firm, is seeking outstanding project manager candidates to work with our internal design team. The project manager will serve as a primary link between the account teams and the design team. He or she will be responsible for taking projects in, project managing small to large design projects, tracking work flow, following administrative paperwork (including creating estimates, reviewing invoices, and financial tracking) and working with print and production vendors to get pricing and produce top quality work. In addition they will interact with key account team members to facilitate timely and realistic deliverables from the design department.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of previous experience in a related area doing design project management, print production and project trafficking. Candidates must be highly-organized team players who understand the dynamics of agency life and have excellent communication skills. The project manager should be dependable, diplomatic, client-service minded, detail-oriented, flexible, motivated and work well under pressure with a great attitude.
Attention to detail is a must. Mac OSX knowledge relating to project management and MS Office skills are required. The project manager should have experience with both electronic and print production and knowledge of digital file preparation.
Responsibilities:
This position would have various components, including customer service, billing, pricing, scheduling, data entry and job tracking. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
" Acting as a liaison between account teams and design team to maintain a productive relationship and provide clear communication
" Preparing comprehensive timelines based on input from account, creative, and support services
" Managing schedules, budgets, vendor relationships, team deadlines, freelance assignments, some press checks, sample library, supplies
" Keeping the account teams and design team informed of the status of all jobs via a weekly status report
" Keeping the senior design team informed of the day-to-day activity, of any conflicts, delays, or any other unusual situations that may affect the orderly flow
" Maintaining approvals and changes pertaining to all jobs
" Overseeing print and electronic production through completion
" Liaising with the group's business manager regarding billing
" Effectively executing all stages of production
" Proper maintenance and filing of job folders (job history & related documentation, purging job folders)
" Organizing and maintaining the online and printed sample library
10/13/2008 - Silicon Valley - Technology Marketing - Account Executive
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Executive must have at least one year public relations experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, grasp of basic public relations tools, and solid research, writing and editing skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Participate in client meetings and conference calls
* Manage projects working with staff and vendors
* Conduct monthly activity reporting
* Research, write and edit news releases and other press materials
* Conduct strategic media relations that create favorable coverage, incorporating clients' key messages
* Contribute to the research, development and writing of program plans
* Compile media results for clients
* Keep account team abreast of timelines and deadlines
10/13/2008 - Silicon Valley - Technology Marketing - Assistant Account Executive
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive must have had at least one 3-month internship in public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, an interest in a public relations career, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support senior staff, coordinate projects and prepare status reports
* Read, identify and compile client media coverage
* Identify appropriate trade and business editors for upcoming pitches
* Conduct strategic media relations
* Handle press tour and trade show pitching, scheduling and logistics to ensure event success
* Harness the power of research and media-list building tools
* Contribute to the writing of pitch letters, press releases, and product fact sheets that help achieve client objectives
10/10/2008 - Silicon Valley - Technology Marketing - Account Supervisor
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor must have at least four years' public relations expertise, with people management and budget management experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp of public relations tools, and superior research, writing and editing skills. S/he should have the leadership ability to work effectively with and counsel clients' management and account team. The Account Supervisor should be experienced with conveying knowledge to the media and to account team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership
* Supervise junior staff
* Build strong relationships with clients as the day-to-day client contact
* Play a major role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive public relations programs
* Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
* Coach company spokespersons
* Generate media outreach strategies
* Write press materials and other documents
* Evaluate campaign results against objectives
* Assist in successfully growing existing accounts
* Take responsibility for budgetary issues, including account profitability
* Contribute to the agency's new business programs
OTHER INFORMATION:
10/10/2008 - Silicon Valley - Technology Marketing - Assistant Account Executive
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive must have had at least one 3-month internship in public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, an interest in a public relations career, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support senior staff, coordinate projects and prepare status reports
* Read, identify and compile client media coverage
* Identify appropriate trade and business editors for upcoming pitches
* Conduct strategic media relations
* Handle press tour and trade show pitching, scheduling and logistics to ensure event success
* Harness the power of research and media-list building tools
* Contribute to the writing of pitch letters, press releases, and product fact sheets that help achieve client objectives
10/10/2008 - Silicon Valley - Technology Marketing - Assistant Account Executive
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive must have had at least one 3-month internship in public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, an interest in a public relations career, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support senior staff, coordinate projects and prepare status reports
* Read, identify and compile client media coverage
* Identify appropriate trade and business editors for upcoming pitches
* Conduct strategic media relations
* Handle press tour and trade show pitching, scheduling and logistics to ensure event success
* Harness the power of research and media-list building tools
* Contribute to the writing of pitch letters, press releases, and product fact sheets that help achieve client objectives
10/10/2008 - Silicon Valley - Technology Marketing - Assistant Account Executive
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive must have had at least one 3-month internship in public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, an interest in a public relations career, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support senior staff, coordinate projects and prepare status reports
* Read, identify and compile client media coverage
* Identify appropriate trade and business editors for upcoming pitches
* Conduct strategic media relations
* Handle press tour and trade show pitching, scheduling and logistics to ensure event success
* Harness the power of research and media-list building tools
* Contribute to the writing of pitch letters, press releases, and product fact sheets that help achieve client objectives
OTHER INFORMATION:
10/09/2008 - Chicago - Eis - Digital Project Manager
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Regional Project Manager must have a minimum of 4 years of project management experience in the interactive industry
QUALIFICATIONS:
" A creative, open-minded, solutions-oriented approach to building online projects
" Ability to be flexible and highly adaptive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
" Experience acting as a "traffic cop" ensuring production requests are clear and actionable
" Solid track record of successfully delivering complex projects from start to completion
" Assertive and proactive team member with strong interpersonal skills who is able to watch projects in progress to head off issues before they happen.
" Experience developing timelines and estimates
" Experience managing offsite development partners
" Ability to communicate clearly and manage multiple projects at once
" Proven experience developing interactive microsites, online advertising campaigns, email campaigns and custom websites from concept to delivery and ongoing maintenance
" Strong computer and software skills: Microsoft Project, Excel and Word are a must, HTML and CMS experience a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate must be able to:
" Gather requirements to develop detailed project plans and project estimations to the task level
" Contribute in creative brainstorms to improve the quality of our intended product
" Monitor project pipeline and contribute recommendations for required assets and resources
" Proactively identify upcoming conflicts and resource gaps
" Develop and constantly update region-wide Master Project Plan to assist in resource planning across our network
" Serve as primary interface between Edelman requests and partner/outside project managers. Relay timing/costs as needed to key stakeholders.
" Work with team to develop user flows, database and creative architecture
" Contribute to maintaining a pool of competent freelancers/vendors to be used as resource needs dictate.
" Manage project scope including:
o Management and documentation of project kick-off meetings (internal and external)
o Contribute to development of and then manage ongoing project timelines
o Monitoring and maintaining internal and external milestones
o Change request management and validation
o Facilitation of project meetings both internal and external
o Review of all project deliverables for quality and accuracy
o Tracking of features and requirements for design and development
o Maintenance of project documentation
o Communication of project status to internal and external stakeholders
o Identification and communication of project risks and assumptions
" Keep the senior leadership informed of the day-to-day activity, of any conflicts, delays, or any other unusual situations that may affect the orderly flow
" Work with the Director of Creative Services and other key team members in Development, Creative and Account to develop/improve operational efficiencies of the firm including, but not limited to the following processes and procedures: Estimating and Planning, Resource Management, Quality Assurance, Scope Management & Project Management
10/14/2008 - Chicago - Reputation Mgt - Senior Vice President
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Senior Vice President must have at least ten years' public relations expertise, a minimum of five years managing a public relations team, and a minimum of three years' experience managing budgets.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Senior Vice President should have a demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful public relations strategies and programs as an agency practitioner, a strong background in pitching and winning new business, a broad understanding of all facets of marketing communications, and strong leadership qualities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide strategic counsel, guidance and leadership to staff, supervising several staff members, and ensuring the team's success by managing productivity levels
* Maintain relationships with senior-level client contacts, managing media relations strategies, strategic pitching processes, and media inquiry responses
* Train team on methods for writing and reviewing new business plans and strategic memos, providing feedback on written materials when appropriate
* Research, secure, maintain and grow the team's business prospects
with existing clients; expand scope of work (i.e. different types of projects, convergence assignments, etc.) and fee billings on current accounts; research new business leads; prepare capabilities presentations; arrange meetings with new business prospects; meet business growth goals; directly supervise 3-8+ staff members.
* Directly supervise at least three staff members
* Meet company profitability targets
10/15/2008 - Los Angeles - Local Shell Administrative - General Manager Edelman Public Relations
General Manager Edelman Public Relations
Are you an experienced public relations and communications professional looking for a leadership position with the world's top PR agency? If so, Edelman has a unique opportunity for a new General Manager to lead and grow our dynamic Los Angeles office. This position is the dream job for a strategic, visionary and creative thinker who is well connected within the industry! Edelman's LA office was just named #1 independent PR firm in LA for the 2nd year in a row!
Some of the qualifications we are seeking in a General Manager candidate include:
*Management experience with P&L and operational management
*Top-notch leadership and people management skills
*A proven history of revenue growth, an impressive record of pitches won and success in bringing clients to the network
*Experience in an agency arena
*Broad understanding of all facets of marketing communications
*Candidate should have a minimum of 15 years related experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, an advanced degree is a plus
Some of the responsibilities of the General Manager include:
The General Manager will assume operational responsibility for Edelman's Los Angeles Office and build and develop the Edelman brand as well as operational and intellectual capital in the local market. This includes:
*Client servicing
*Business development and external marketing/reputation management
*Recruitment and retention of key talent
*Development of the company's local resources and capabilities
*Financial performance
More about Edelman:
Edelman is the world's leading independent public relations firm, with more than 3,100 employees in 54 offices worldwide. Edelman was named PRWeek's "2008 Large Agency of the Year," Holmes Report's "2007 Global Agency of the Year," and was listed as a top-10 firm in Advertising Age's "2007 Agency A-List," the first and only PR firm to receive this recognition. In 2007, CEO Richard Edelman was honored as "Agency Executive of the Year" by Advertising Age and "Most Powerful PR Executive" by PRWeek. For more information, visit www.edelman.com.
If you are interested in learning more about this one-of-a kind opportunity please submit your resume through our career page. Edelman offers a generous compensation and benefits package. We look forward to hearing from you!
10/17/2008 - Chicago - Consumer Marketing - Senior Account Executive - Consumer Lifestyle Brands
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Senior Account Executive must have a minimum of three years' public relations experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Senior Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp of all public relations tools, and strong research, writing and editing skills. S/he should have experience conveying knowledge to the media and to account team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Supervise junior staff
* Build relationships with client contacts and provide proactive counsel
* Manage multiple projects for multiple clients, on-time and on-budget
* Develop and manage media relations programs
* Craft key messages that forward client objectives
* Write and edit news releases, corporate and product backgrounders, contributed articles, corporate strategy news releases and complex client correspondences
10/17/2008 - Chicago - Consumer Marketing - Senior Account Supervisor - Consumer Lifestyle Brands
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Senior Account Supervisor must have at least five years' public relations expertise, with people management and budget management experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Senior Account Supervisor should have experience managing multiple account teams. S/he should possess superior oral communication, writing and editing skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage the overall quality of work on multiple sizable accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership
* Supervise junior and mid level staff
* Maintain regular and consistent contact with clients' marketing, communications and public affairs management to provide counsel strategy
* Troubleshoot client issues
* Build outside partnerships for clients
* Write and oversee the creation of a variety of high-level documents for different audiences
* Present new business proposals
* Display superior presentation skills, including confidence in presenting to clients
* Expand business with existing clients
10/16/2008 - Chicago - Consumer Marketing - Senior Account Supervisor - Social Media
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Senior Account Supervisor must have at least five years' public relations expertise, with people management and budget management experience as well as social media expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be active in the blogosphere, on Twitter and on multiple social networks. New business presentation skills and extensive direct client contact experience are a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee social media offerings for Edelman's consumer brands group. Work closely with Edelman Digital team and any outside Digital agencies. Digital expertise and lingo is a must, as part of the job will be to insure that client strategy is incorporated into all digital plans. Candidate must be technology agnostic, finding the best possible staffing and software scenario for the clients' needs. Candidate must be up-to-date on new technologies within the social media space and will preferably have existing relationships with key social media vendors (such as Gather, BlogHer and Federated Media). SAS will work with the rest of the Consumer Social Media Group to maintain our internal blog and train team members on proper and efficient use of social media technologies
10/16/2008 - Chicago - Consumer Marketing - Account Supervisor
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor must have at least four years' public relations expertise, with people management and budget management experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp of public relations tools, and superior research, writing and editing skills. S/he should have the leadership ability to work effectively with and counsel clients' management and account team. The Account Supervisor should be experienced with conveying knowledge to the media and to account team members. The Account Supervisor should have nutition public relations experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership
* Supervise junior staff
* Build strong relationships with clients as the day-to-day client contact
* Play a major role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive public relations programs
* Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
* Coach company spokespersons
* Generate media outreach strategies
* Write press materials and other documents
* Evaluate campaign results against objectives
* Assist in successfully growing existing accounts
* Take responsibility for budgetary issues, including account profitability
* Contribute to the agency's new business programs
08/20/2008 - Chicago - Crisis Management - Account Executive - Crisis & Issues Management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Executive must have at least one year public relations experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, grasp of basic public relations tools, and solid research, writing and editing skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Participate in client meetings and conference calls
* Manage projects working with staff and vendors
* Conduct monthly activity reporting
* Research, write and edit news releases and other press materials
* Conduct strategic media relations that create favorable coverage, incorporating clients' key messages
* Contribute to the research, development and writing of program plans
* Compile media results for clients
* Keep account team abreast of timelines and deadlines
08/20/2008 - Washington Dc - Public Affairs - Account Supervisor- Grassroots Team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor must have at least four years' public relations expertise, with people management and budget management experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp of public relations tools, and superior research, writing and editing skills. S/he should have the leadership ability to work effectively with and counsel clients' management and account team. The Account Supervisor should be experienced with conveying knowledge to the media and to account team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership
* Supervise junior staff
* Build strong relationships with clients as the day-to-day client contact
* Play a major role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive public relations programs
* Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
* Coach company spokespersons
* Generate media outreach strategies
* Write press materials and other documents
* Evaluate campaign results against objectives
* Assist in successfully growing existing accounts
* Take responsibility for budgetary issues, including account profitability
* Contribute to the agency's new business programs
08/20/2008 - Chicago - Diversified-productions - Administrative Assistant - Brand Experience
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Administrative Assistant must possess intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Administrative Assistant must have a strong sense of customer service, and be well organized with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to work efficiently, be solutions-oriented, proactive, and anticipate needs is required to take ownership of work and excel in a team environment. The Administrative Assistant must possess strong time management skills, with attention to detail, following through on projects and handling multiple tasks. Experience working in a public relations agency is preferred. The position requires at least two years prior administrative experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Administrative Assistant works closely with and supports the needs of key senior personnel and others in the practice group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Client Servicing
-Maintain calendar for appointments, calls and meetings
-Prepare daily mail/correspondence; review packages
-Coordinate travel arrangements, travel itinerary and portfolio
-Coordinate and oversee document production and minor projects, as requested
-Coordinate in-house meetings, including conference room set-up, beverages/food, etc.
-Maintain client files, contacts database and record keeping needs of Practice
-Research and compile materials needed for important meetings, calls and projects
-Conduct basic Internet research as needed
Administration
-Order supplies and equipment for designated practice
-Coordinate team members' performance appraisals in conjunction with HR
-Attend staff meetings, take notes as needed
-Maintain grid to track group PTO for HR purposes
-Complete special projects as assigned
Financial Management and Planning
-Compute personal timesheets and expense reports in a timely manner
-Process manager's invoices, timesheets and expense reports in a timely manner
People Development
-Contribute to performance appraisal process for peers and managers
-Engage in team building activities
Leadership
-Live the Edelman values (quality, integrity, respect, entrepreneurial spirit, mutual benefits)
-Demonstrate professional behaviors and pursuit of excellence in all endeavors
-Participate in continuing education classes (Edelman U: 24 credits per fiscal year)
08/20/2008 - Washington Dc - Public Affairs - Account Supervisor - Digital Public Affairs Team
You thrive on challenges.
You are a proven leader, a strategist and a professional communicator. You also have a passion for new media, client management and the pursuit of excellence.
You are interested in the best of social media - yesterday, today and especially tomorrow.
You want to be part of the best team in the industry. Second place doesn't interest you.
If this describes you, you're in good company and we need to talk.
Edelman Washington, D.C. seeks dynamic Account Supervisor to join its pioneering Digital Public Affairs team. We deliver integrated online communications solutions to a wide variety of clients spanning energy, healthcare, international, corporate and non-profit. We have deep expertise in online campaigns, strategic online monitoring, blogger relations, grassroots advocacy and smart Web site build and launch strategies.
In this position on Edelman D.C.'s fastest growing practice you will work with Fortune 100 companies to craft and execute creative, effective online strategy. You will also deliver world-class client service in a fast-moving environment that requires flexibility, stamina and good humor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor must have at least four years' public relations expertise, with people management and budget management experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Account Supervisor should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp of public relations and Web 2+ tools, and superior research, writing and editing skills. S/he should have the leadership ability to work effectively with and counsel clients' management and account team. Online campaign management experience for public affairs and advocacy issues is a must. S/he must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple project deadlines and staff efficiently. Experience with popular blogging tools and publishing software is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage the overall quality of work on multiple accounts by demonstrating professional and team leadership; be day-to-day client contact
* Manage client expectations, train clients on software, and participate in sales pitches
* Supervise junior staff
* Play major role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive public relations programs
* Address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
* Generate media outreach strategies
* Copywriting/copyediting
* Evaluate campaign results against objectives
* Assist in successfully growing existing accounts
* Take responsibility for budgetary issues, including account profitability
OTHER INFORMATION: Before you apply you should know some things about working on this team:
- We are committed to our work, and passionate about what we do.
- You will work on campaign-style projects, and with high-visibility clients.
- You are joining a highly-respected, top-rank firm. This is a singular opportunity.
- Your range of skills will grow with your interests and ability.
- We understand that flexibility is essential to success at work, and recognize the need to have a life outside of work.
- We are a bipartisan team, and we respect Red State and Blue State inclinations. If you're not political, that's fine too.
08/19/2008 - Washington Dc - Public Affairs - Assistant Account Executive--grassroots
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive must have had at least one 3-month internship in public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, an interest in a public relations career, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support senior staff, coordinate projects and prepare status reports
* Read, identify and compile client media coverage
* Identify appropriate trade and business editors for upcoming pitches
* Conduct strategic media relations
* Handle press tour and trade show pitching, scheduling and logistics to ensure event success
* Harness the power of research and media-list building tools
* Contribute to the writing of pitch letters, press releases, and product fact sheets that help achieve client objectives
08/19/2008 - Chicago - Public Affairs - Assistant Account Executive - Public Affairs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive must have had at least one 3-month internship in public relations.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, an interest in a public relations career, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support senior staff, coordinate projects and prepare status reports
* Read, identify and compile client media coverage
* Identify appropriate trade and business editors for upcoming pitches
* Conduct strategic media relations
* Handle press tour and trade show pitching, scheduling and logistics to ensure event success
* Harness the power of research and media-list building tools
* Contribute to the writing of pitch letters, press releases, and product fact sheets that help achieve client objectives