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We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that respects all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. <\/p>\n<h3>ABOUT US <\/h3>\n<p>We are a leading global communications marketing firm helping businesses and organisations evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our clients. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. <\/p>\n<h3>The Role <\/h3>\n<p>We are looking for an energetic and ambitious Senior Account Manager \/ Account Director to play a lead role on some of the world\u2019s largest global brands. You will be responsible for managing teams across clients, some of whom you\u2019ll directly manage. You will also work in collaboration with senior team colleagues to identify and implement entrepreneurial and operational initiatives capable of delivering fame for the wider business. Additionally, using key insights and Edelman\u2019s owned IP, you will build strong strategic platforms and have the competence to present to and influence top\u2011tier clients. <\/p>\n<h3>KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership of brand account teams, overseeing and developing multi\u2011market campaigns <\/li>\n<li>Identifying potential leads and areas of growth within existing clients as well as broader opportunities from a prospecting perspective <\/li>\n<li>Counselling clients confidently and maturely on communications marketing, including PR, digital, social, and content creation <\/li>\n<li>Overseeing client programmes and driving creative campaigns <\/li>\n<li>Writing PR proposals, Q&#038;A briefing documents and other strategic communications materials to grow existing accounts <\/li>\n<li>Taking responsibility for a portfolio of accounts and managing teams, developing junior team members and line\u2011management responsibilities <\/li>\n<li>Directing media engagement strategy for clients and coaching teams to activate and deliver coverage leading from the front <\/li>\n<li>Full responsibility for overall financial management, forecasting hours allocation for team members, project &#038; plan budgeting, managing servicing levels <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>KNOWLEDGE &#038; SKILLS <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>At least 7 years of proven track record of creative capabilities and best\u2011in\u2011class media relations <\/li>\n<li>Strong writing skills, including the ability to provide clear and comprehensive feedback on documents to junior members <\/li>\n<li>Experience of maintaining significant budgets, pulling together detailed budget plans, and demonstrating an understanding of client financial models and targets <\/li>\n<li>Experience of writing and delivering multi\u2011market toolkits <\/li>\n<li>Proven ability in identifying areas of growth and opportunity for clients <\/li>\n<li>Proven experience working with global brands in an integrated communication role <\/li>\n<li>Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and unite teams behind a central concept, and experience of successfully selling those concepts to clients and seeing them through to execution <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>WHATS IN IT FOR YOU <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An opportunity to shape your future and work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the PR industry who will nurture, challenge, and enable you <\/li>\n<li>We offer a hybrid work environment where you can work from home twice a week <\/li>\n<li>Big potential for personal growth, training, and further development of skills <\/li>\n<li>A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture where diversity is embraced and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are <\/li>\n<li>A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace so if you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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