09/02/2010 - Chicago - Consumer Marketing - PR - CONSUMER, 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
09/02/2010 - Chicago - EIS - DIGITAL - ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECTUIVE :
Edelman seeks a dynamic Assistant Account Executive (Account Executive/Copy Writer) to join a rapidly growing team supporting a leading technology brand in Latin America.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:: The Assistant Account Executive must be fluent in English and Spanish and have digital public relations as well as copy writing experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:: The Assistant Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp on Web 2+ tools, and superior research, writing and editing skills. S/he must be detailed-orientated and should have the ability to work effectively with team members. Fluency in Portuguese as well as knowledge of Latin American culture is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES::
* Responsible for developing digital content for multiple online platforms, targeting several countries within Latin America
* Responsible for monitoring online engagement
* Conduct weekly/monthly activity reports
* Research, write and edit materials in English and Spanish
* Participate in client meetings and conference calls
09/02/2010 - Chicago - EIS - DIGITAL, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE :
Edelman seeks a dynamic Account Executive (Copy Writer) to join a rapidly growing team supporting a leading technology brand in Latin America.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:: The Account Executive must be fluent in English and Spanish and have digital public relations as well as copy writing experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:: The Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp on Web 2+ tools, and superior research, writing and editing skills. S/he must be detailed-orientated and should have the ability to work effectively with team members. Fluency in Portuguese as well as knowledge of Latin American culture is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES::
* Responsible for developing digital content for multiple online platforms, targeting several countries within Latin America
* Responsible for monitoring online engagement
* Conduct weekly/monthly activity reports
* Research, write and edit materials in English and Spanish
* Participate in client meetings and conference calls
09/02/2010 - Chicago - EIS - DIGITAL - SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE :
Edelman is in search of a bilingual SAE (Engagement Coordinator) to join a rapidly growing team supporting a leading technology brand in Latin America.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:: The Senior Account Executive must be fluent in English and Spanish and have at least three years of digital public relations expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS:: The Senior Account Executive should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp of public relations and Web 2+ tools, and superior writing and editing skills in English and Spanish. S/he should have the ability to work effectively with team members and clients. Online campaign experience for technology clients is preferred. Fluency in Portuguese, copywriting experience, as well as knowledge of Latin American culture is a plus. S/he must be detail-orientated, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple project deadlines efficiently.
RESPONSIBILITIES::
* Responsible for managing digital content calendar across multiple online platforms, targeting several countries within Latin America
* Manage projects working with staff and multiple client contacts to ensure superior quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment
* Contribute to research and development of digital content, maintaining consistent brand messaging throughout all communications
* Keep account team abreast of timelines and deadlines
* Participate in client meetings and conference calls
* Manage monthly/weekly activity reporting
08/31/2010 - Chicago - Consumer Marketing - PR - CONSUMER, 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
08/31/2010 - Chicago - Diversity Marketing - PR - MULTICULTURAL, SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Senior Account Executive must have a minimum of three years' public relations experience and must be fluent in Spanish.
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
08/31/2010 - Chicago - Corporate Finance - ADMINISTRATIVE - CORPORATE FINANCE, FINANCE MANAGER :
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:: The candidate must possess a minimum of a bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting coupled with strong leadership and analytical skills. Knowledge of financial systems, modeling, and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are required. The position requires at least five years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
QUALIFICATIONS::
* Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
* Client service and team oriented; fosters positive working relationships
* Well organized with strong time management skills and attention to detail; follows through on multiple projects and juggles conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment
* Strong financial analysis and management skills; good business acumen
* Solid understanding of internal controls and business processes
* Able to articulate financial concepts in layman's terms
* Takes initiative and is a self starter; high energy
* CPA, MBA, or public accounting experience is a plus but not required
* Professional services industry experience preferred but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES::
* Partner with department heads to develop and manage internal operating budgets, projections and forecasts for corporate cost centers and U.S. wide capital expenditures. Analyze monthly actual expenses and provide commentary on variances to budget and forecast; investigate unusual items. Provide decision support including vendor negotiations, cost savings identification, business process development and special projects.
* Partner with U.S. CFO to support U.S. wide budgeting and planning and ongoing monitoring.
* Coordinate with accounting department for efficient accounting close and management reporting for U.S. Review monthly accounting close and finance reporting calendar.
* Prepare, review and analyze monthly and ad hoc management reports to advise on findings, concerns and areas for improvement. Monthly tracking and analysis of key business drivers and metrics across the U.S.
* Partner with corporate FP&A group. Become proficient in the company's current reporting software.
* Comply with company policies and procedures including ethics policies.
* Assist in staff training on internal systems and business processes and identify ways to streamline or improve effectiveness of processes.
* Work closely with U.S. CFO to critically evaluate scope, risks, and potential returns of new projects and initiatives including preparation of ROI analyses, project prioritization, and monitoring of capital budgets.
* Assist in merger and acquisition activities including due diligence, valuation, project management and integration.
* Special projects to support client finance, accounting or U.S. CFO as needed.
08/27/2010 - Chicago - Diversity Marketing - PR - MULTICULTURAL, VICE PRESIDENT BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: The Vice President should have eight to ten years related experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Vice President for Edelman's Multicultural practice must have an in-depth knowledge of the Latino culture and must be completely fluent in Spanish (oral and written) - knowledge of the African-American culture a plus. The candidate must have a broad understanding of all facets of marketing communications, a strong background of pitching and winning new business, and experience managing budgets. He/She must have strong media and community organization connections in the Latino market both nationally and locally. A demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful multicultural public relations strategies and programs is critical. He/She must have a proven track record of growing a client base while maintaining current client relationships. The VP should possess both excellent communication skills and the ability to assess and understand situations quickly and clearly. He/She must have experience proactively sharing knowledge of the multicultural landscape across clients and account teams. In addition, he/she must have a team player attitude, be extremely detail-oriented and organized, possess strong leadership qualities and experience effectively managing a group or team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The VP is responsible for leading a dynamic Multicultural team in Chicago, managing all accounts, securing, maintaining and growing business both internally and externally. He/She will serve as the Multicultural expert in the Chicago market, working with Group Head and relevant business managers to grow the Midwestern Multicultural practice. He/she not only maintains a relationship with senior-level client contact to gauge client's needs and concerns, but also works with the general market account teams across multiple practices and offices, where appropriate, in order to provide excellent Multicultural counsel and manage its execution. Specific duties include: oversee client service function for Multicultural program planning, problem solving and strategic counsel; maintain client contact on a senior level; remain updated on current program activities and seek out potential business opportunities for account team; participate in client meetings; counsel team to develop media relations strategy for programs/projects; manage strategic process in pitching stories and/or responding to media inquiries; provide feedback on written materials; responsible for writing and/or reviewing and presenting new business plans; work with Group Head to staff projects correctly and delegate effectively; ensure all projects are following strategy; develop innovative programs and proposals; manage monthly fees for each client; work with team to establish appropriate and profitable client budgets; track and modify team budgets on a mid year and annual basis; work with billing manager to track forecast figures against actual figures; proactively pursue Multicultural business opportunities with current clients; research new business leads; prepare capabilities presentations; arrange meetings with new business prospects; meet growth business goals; directly supervise 3-5+ staff members.
08/24/2010 - Chicago - Consumer Marketing - PR - CONSUMER, SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE :
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
08/19/2010 - Chicago - EIS - DIGITAL - SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE :
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
08/19/2010 - Chicago - Crisis Management - PR - CRISIS AND ISSUES, SENIOR ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR :
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
08/11/2010 - Chicago - Corporate Finance - ADMINISTRATIVE - CORPORATE FINANCE, CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS COORDINATOR .
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:: The Credit and Collections Coordinator must possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Requires at least one year experience in finance, accounting and credit and collections.
QUALIFICATIONS:: The Credit and Collections Coordinator must be well organized with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. S/he must possess strong time management skills, with attention to detail, following through on projects and handling multiple tasks. S/he must also take initiative, juggle conflicting priorities and function well in a fast paced environment. One year experience with PeopleSoft 9.0.
RESPONSIBILITIES::
* Support the department by maintaining files, contracts and invoices
* Assemble all supporting documentation
* Prepare project updates and status reports
* Understand and learn client accounts
* Assist in completing financial processes
* Ability to research financial issues
* Assist in the monitoring of policies and procedures
* Compute, classify, record and verify numerical data
08/10/2010 - Chicago - Healthcare Marketing - ADMINISTRATIVE - HEALTH, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:: The Administrative Assistant must have a minimum of two years experience in an administrative or coordinator capacity, preferably in an agency environment; some college is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:: The Administrative Assistant should be proficient in the following Microsoft 2007 applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint along with the internet and s/he must be able to type 65 w.p.m. S/he must have excellent organizational skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills. S/he should be a strong team player and be willing to work overtime as necessary. S/he must possess the ability to follow through on projects and handle multiple tasks. In addition, s/he should be detail-oriented and exhibit professionalism and have a sense of confidentiality at all times.
RESPONSIBILITIES::
* Handle all correspondence including typing, faxing, copying and filing
* Answer phones, direct callers and/or assist callers with specific questions or needs *Distribute mail, newspapers and magazines to team members
* Prepare outgoing mail, messenger packages and courier packages
* Check for incoming faxes and distribute to appropriate group member
* Arrange travel including flights, hotel, rental car and other necessary arrangements
* Maintain departmental records including press kits, project budgets and expenses
* Place vendor orders when necessary; research new vendors
* Track group's paid time off
* Maintain central files for all clients, vendor invoices and new business
* Distribute and route executive's out basket
* Assist group with processing finance materials
* Assist with client billing and budget trackers
* Compute timesheets and expense reports for group as needed
* Create purchase orders and check requests
* Handle Group Heads absorb budget
* Participate in new business efforts as needed, including the coordination of PowerPoint presentations
* Handle meeting preparation including ordering food, reserving conference rooms and putting visitors on guest list
* Contribute to Performance Appraisal process for peers and managers
* Support senior staff, coordinate projects and prepare status reports
* Read, identify and compile client media coverage as requested
* Perform basic desk research, including internet, news and database searches
* Contribute to the writing of pitch letters and capabilities summaries for use in soliciting prospective clients
08/10/2010 - Chicago - Healthcare Marketing - ADMINISTRATIVE - HEALTH, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:: The Administrative Assistant must have a minimum of two years experience in an administrative or coordinator capacity, preferably in an agency environment; some college is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:: The Administrative Assistant should be proficient in the following Microsoft 2007 applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint along with the internet and s/he must be able to type 65 w.p.m. S/he must have excellent organizational skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills. S/he should be a strong team player and be willing to work overtime as necessary. S/he must possess the ability to follow through on projects and handle multiple tasks. In addition, s/he should be detail-oriented and exhibit professionalism and have a sense of confidentiality at all times.
RESPONSIBILITIES::
* Handle all correspondence including typing, faxing, copying and filing
* Answer phones, direct callers and/or assist callers with specific questions or needs *Distribute mail, newspapers and magazines to team members
* Prepare outgoing mail, messenger packages and courier packages
* Check for incoming faxes and distribute to appropriate group member
* Arrange travel including flights, hotel, rental car and other necessary arrangements
* Maintain departmental records including press kits, project budgets and expenses
* Place vendor orders when necessary; research new vendors
* Track group's paid time off
* Maintain central files for all clients, vendor invoices and new business
* Distribute and route executive's out basket
* Assist group with processing finance materials
* Assist with client billing and budget trackers
* Compute timesheets and expense reports for group as needed
* Create purchase orders and check requests
* Handle Group Heads absorb budget
* Participate in new business efforts as needed, including the coordination of PowerPoint presentations
* Handle meeting preparation including ordering food, reserving conference rooms and putting visitors on guest list
* Contribute to Performance Appraisal process for peers and managers
* Support senior staff, coordinate projects and prepare status reports
* Read, identify and compile client media coverage as requested
* Perform basic desk research, including internet, news and database searches
* Contribute to the writing of pitch letters and capabilities summaries for use in soliciting prospective clients
08/10/2010 - Chicago - EIS - DIGITAL - SENIOR ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS::
The Senior Account Supervisor must have at least six years online marketing experience.
QUALIFICATIONS::
The Senior Account Supervisor must be able to manage the budgets and account teams on sizable pieces of business. S/he has agency-wide responsibility for account profitability, new business solicitation, and quality of account service and employee development. The Senior Account Supervisor must possess superior communication skills and be able to counsel clients' top executive management on online marketing issues. S/he must have previous experience managing email marketing campaigns, online strategies and advertising marketing. Interactive development experience is a plus. Membership in various relevant professional organizations is preferred. The Senior Account Supervisor must have at least six years' online marketing experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Additional key qualifications::
* high level project management
* ability to oversee large, diverse team
* knowledge of website development, social media communities, account management
* experience in handling large client budgets, trackers, forecasting, staffing
* experience working directly with clients
RESPONSIBILITIES::
* Work under VP and/or SVP, plan comprehensive online marketing programs
* Handle regular and consistent contact with clients
* Have regular and consistent counseling of client on online marketing strategy
* Troubleshoot client issues
* Assist VP with developing and executing online strategies including writing strategy, researching competitors, and writing summaries.
* Proofread and approve copy
* Approve client-ready monthly/activity reports and other communications with clients
* Oversee client satisfaction survey implementation, take responsibility for compilation of client trackers, etc.
* Counsel clients on strategic issues
* Manage project process including contact with designers and programmers, updating the PM site, meeting agendas, contact memos and faxes
* Work with team to prepare and implement strategies to promote and place clients' site online
* Draft proposals, budgets and timelines for client projects
* Overall supervision and responsibility for set of accounts
