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About the Role
Assistant Account Executives (AAEs) are early-career professionals gaining hands-on experience across communications and advisory disciplines. They support account teams in day-to-day client work spanning brand marketing, corporate reputation, crisis and issues, B2B marketing, workplace advisory, health, technology, impact, and public affairs.
AAEs are client-centric, detail-oriented communicators who contribute to research, content development, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and project coordination. They learn and apply Edelman’s standards for excellence in client service, collaboration, and integrated marketing, developing the skills to become reliable and trusted team members across practices.
In this role, you will primarily support work across health/pharma communications.
Day-to-day work may include:
Maintain and update key tracking tools, including hot lists, workback timelines, status reports and weekly coverage sweeps across brand and competitor landscapes.
Monitor media coverage and develop clear, insightful reports, including quarterly performance snapshots.
Collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders, contributing to a positive, solutions-oriented working environment.
Conduct in-depth research and distill findings into clear, concise insights that inform team and client decision-making.
Demonstrate understanding of OneEdelman strategy and offerings, key client information and industry dynamics.
Key Responsibilities
Client Service & Account Support
Deliver high-quality client service support by preparing reports, maintaining trackers, organizing logistics, and ensuring materials are ready for meetings and calls.
Demonstrate strong fundamentals in research, writing, editing, and proofreading to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Research, Media & Insights
Monitor and analyze traditional, digital, and policy-related developments, including media coverage, political announcements, and competitor activity.
Content Development & Communications Support
Draft and edit materials such as press releases, client reports, stakeholder briefings, talking points, and meeting summaries.
Research, outline, write, edit, proofread, and reference materials as appropriate.
Support event coordination, including parliamentary engagements, panels, product launches, and media activations.
Integrated Collaboration
Engage with cross-functional colleagues across creative, analytics, digital, paid media, creator, and strategy teams to deliver cohesive, integrated work.
Strengthen consultative thinking by developing an understanding of clients’ businesses, objectives, and external landscapes (including media, stakeholder, and policy environments).
Professional Growth
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Internship or relevant experience in communications, public affairs, or related disciplines (e.g., research, consulting, media, or government).
$40,000 - 52,000 a year
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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.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and 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.
