Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. 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.
Edelman has an amazing opportunity for someone looking to propel their career in strategic communications and join us in Toronto as a Senior Account Director. In this role you'll work on some of our largest global clients.
Our global team is comprised of 300+ dedicated communications professionals and integrated solutions experts with backgrounds in journalism, digital media, creative strategy, management consulting, and integrated communications marketing. We help our clients build their brands and achieve their business goals while navigating the always-evolving media and industry environments.
We are looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, navigating complex issues that impact society, and has a deep understanding of the intersection of politics and business. The candidate should have significant experience with communications programs, inclusive of strategy and planning, creative, earned media and influencer marketing.
Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with clients and operate as day-to-day client contact.
Lead planning for key clients, with accountability for quality, performance, deadline and budget management.
Collaborate with integrated teams (strategy, creative, digital, analytics) on concept and campaign development and execution.
Contribute to business growth through introducing clients to new capabilities, building network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations.
Develop a solid understanding of clients’ business to provide sound strategic counsel.
Ensure seamless integration between all campaign activities and program elements.
Demonstrate creativity and conceptual thinking on client programs and projects
Pursue opportunities for learning new expertise & share appropriately.
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of related experience in communications, ideally with a focus on corporate clients, technology, financial services, or public affairs
Ability to work a hybrid schedule, with 3 days a week in the office or on-site with clients.
Strong experience in client service including with an ability to understand and assess a client’s business and communication needs.
Demonstrated track record of developing and executing engaging and successful communications programs for clients.
Experience managing a team that has best-in-class execution engrained in their DNA.
Proven ability to manage large projects (including budgets) and small teams simultaneously, Function as a daily client contact, as well as develop and execute plans to meet client goals.
Organized and routinely adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines.
A relentless passion and understanding of the role of communications for product marketing, brand building, community engagement, etc.
Amazing writing and presentation skills.
Tact and diplomacy.
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We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
