08/10/2010 - Los Angeles - Corporate Marketing - ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR CORPORATE Edelman's LA office has an exciting opportunity for a corporate PR practitioner. We are seeking an Account Supervisor for our growing corporate practice, which offers its client's seasoned expertise in issues and crisis management, media relations, B2B, reputation management and employee engagement, among other relevant matters. This is a great opportunity to bring your expertise in corporate communications and your understanding of all facets of business, marketing communications, government and community relations work to Edelman!
Some of the responsibilities of the Account Supervisor include:
oSupervise junior staff
oBuild strong relationships with clients as the day-to-day client contact
o Generate media outreach strategies, successfully pitch client stories and manage reporter relationships
o Play a major role in the research, planning and development of comprehensive public relations programs
oAddress client issues thoughtfully and effectively
oCoach company spokespersons
oWrite press materials and other documents
oEvaluate campaign results against objectives
oAssist in successfully growing existing accounts
oTake responsibility for budgetary issues, including account profitability
Some of the qualifications we are seeking in a candidate:
The Account Supervisor should have at least five years' public relations experience with people management and budget management experience. The Account Supervisor should have a bachelor's degree, a solid grasp of public relations tools, business media contacts and superior research, writing and editing skills. We're looking for someone who can generate creative ideas, provide client counsel and be a respected team leader.
More about Edelman
Edelman's Los Angeles office was named #1 independent PR firm in LA for the 3rd year in a row! Edelman's LA office is an exciting and dynamic work environment which fosters a great culture. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please submit your resume through our career page. Edelman offers a generous compensation and benefits package. We look forward to hearing from you!
Edelman is the world's leading independent public relations firm, with more than 3,200 employees in 51 offices worldwide. Edelman was named PRWeek's "2009 Agency of the Year," PRWeek's "Large PR Agency of the Year" (three times in the last four years), and Holmes Report's "2008 Global Agency of the Year"; and was listed as a top-10 firm by Advertising Age in 2008 and 2007. In 2007, CEO Richard Edelman was honored as "Agency Executive of the Year" by Advertising Age, and he was cited in 2007 and 2008 as "Most Powerful PR Executive" by PRWeek. Edelman's network includes specialty firms Blue (advertising), StrategyOne (research) and BioScience Communications (medical education and publishing). Visit us at www.edelman.com for more information.
06/29/2010 - Los Angeles - Consumer Marketing - MATTER-SENIOR LEADER MATTER, Edelman Sports & Entertainment Marketing has an exciting opportunity for a senior entertainment executive based in the Los Angeles office of this national practice.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader in the entertainment and sports marketing/branded entertainment industry to bring their talents, skills and contacts to Edelman and MATTER.
MATTER puts people's passion for entertainment and sports to work for brands to build meaningful relationships and drive business results. MATTER provides brands with strategic counsel in the areas of branded entertainment, sponsorship, promotional marketing, communications, and events. MATTER acts as a bridge to the entertainment community, providing access to talent, influencers, opportunities and content. We are "talent and property neutral" specializing in helping clients identify, negotiate and activate the right branded entertainment programming, celebrity endorsements, sponsorships, and entertainment platforms. The MATTER team brings decades of experience and a wealth of close, personal relationships that span entertainment, sports and emerging cultural genres, providing our clients with leverage and momentum to harness the power of entertainment.
Some of the qualifications we are seeking in a senior leader
"15+ years senior level experience with an entertainment or branded entertainment practice, division or agency
"Ability to drive new business and sell in major programs to brands both internally at Edelman and externally to the marketplace
"Strategic thinker with the ability to provide counsel to and manage senior level on going client relationships
"Deep industry contacts with studios, talent agencies, TV Networks, production companies and digital studios/production entities, as well as CMO-level executives at major brands and advertisers
"Understanding of digital media including content distribution and syndication, social media and digital strategy
"Working knowledge of original content creation and production across multiple platforms (TV, On-line and Film)
"Knowledge of sports marketing a plus
"Experience in creating innovative strategic marketing programs for brands with 360° activation across multiple platforms
"Experience working with brands (and/or their agencies) to create and execute branded entertainment programs through integration/placement into existing content or creation of new content
"Experience across MATTER's core services including Branded Entertainment, Sponsorship, Talent Services (celebrity and athlete endorsement), Event Marketing, Music Programming and Sports and Entertainment PR
"Extensive leadership experience leading and mentoring a team in multiple offices
"Thought leader in the entertainment and sports marketplace a plus
"Dynamic, energetic, and collaborative, ability to work in a fast paced agency/client service environment
"BA degree, advanced degree a plus
Some of the responsibilities of the senior leader
"Provide oversight for the national practice as part of a senior leadership team
"Conceptualize and oversee original content, branded integration strategies, sponsorships and celebrity partnerships
"Collaborate across the Edelman network, partnering with account teams and other specialty groups as required
"Execute 360° integrated marketing strategies and tactics using sports and entertainment properties as anchor platforms
"Cultivate a dynamic team of next generation industry leaders
"Ensure effective financial management by understanding and applying Edelman's global financial tools and ensuring team accountability
"Work effectively across a large organization with existing Digital and Creative services/divisions
"Develop business through new and organic growth
More about Edelman
Edelman's Los Angeles office was named #1 independent PR firm in LA for the 3rd year in a row! Edelman's LA office is an exciting and dynamic work environment which fosters a great culture. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please submit your resume through our career page. Edelman offers a generous compensation and benefits package. We look forward to hearing from you!
Edelman is the world's largest independent public relations firm, with 3,200 employees in 52 offices worldwide. Edelman was named Advertising Age's top-ranked PR firm of the decade; Adweek's "2009 Agency of the Year"; PRWeek's "2009 Agency of the Year" and "UK Consultancy of the Year"; and Holmes Report's "Agency of the Decade," "2009 Best Large Agency to Work For" and "2009 Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year." Edelman owns specialty firms Blue (advertising), StrategyOne (research), BioScience Communications (medical education and publishing), and MATTER (sports and entertainment). Visit www.edelman.com for more information.
