Account Executive, Crisis & Reputation Risk

About the Team

Edelman's Crisis & Risk Specialty supports organizations in preventing, preparing for, and responding to reputational crises in a data‑driven, integrated, and digital‑first approach. The team, comprised of experts in litigation, security, and digital strategy, works with a global network of specialists to provide strategic counsel and response across a range of issues, from cybersecurity and data privacy to brand protection and disinformation.

The Account Executive position is within our Crisis & Risk Specialty team. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a variety of team members of all levels. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to adapt to new conditions, fulfill assignments, and manage multiple deadlines. Excellent attention to detail, a passion for the news, media and communications, and enthusiasm for supporting the delivery of successful results for clients are essential.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a matrix structure.
• Ability to work calmly, accurately, and efficiently under multiple deadlines, often with short lead‑times.
• Ability to develop relationships with media and apply experience and initiative in developing traditional and digital media relations strategies.
• Enthusiasm and energy for communications and delivering great client work.
• Ability to conduct accurate, detailed research and analysis across digital and social media with strong written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate point of view.
• Exceptional attention to detail, tenacity, organization, and planning skills.
• Champion the responsible use of AI in client work, helping to pilot new tools, optimize workflows and train junior team members on best practices and guardrails.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a matrix structure.
• Ability to work calmly, accurately, and efficiently under multiple deadlines, often with short lead‑times.
• Ability to develop relationships with media and apply experience and initiative in developing traditional and digital media relations strategies.
• Enthusiasm and energy for communications and delivering great client work.
• Ability to conduct accurate, detailed research and analysis across digital and social media with strong written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate point of view.
• Exceptional attention to detail, tenacity, organization, and planning skills.
• Champion the responsible use of AI in client work, helping to pilot new tools, optimize workflows and train junior team members on best practices and guardrails.

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 a year.

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders.

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities, and members of any and all protected classes to apply. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance, and a wellness program.