Assistant Account Executive - Finance PR in London

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• Support in creation of communications plans and goals, including development of both tactical and strategic elements, and manage against them.
• Drives and executes strategic media relations programs.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of clients' businesses, as well as their key stakeholders: employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc., and will be able to impart this knowledge to account team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and accurately judge and edit work of others.
• Serves as daily client support and support the client lead when appropriate.
• Participate in the quality and operational performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and deadline/budget adherence.
• Be a collaborative team member by motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, and holding yourself accountable.
• Participate in new business process including research, proposal and pitch preparation.
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Edelman's values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

• Excellent organisational skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines.
• Organised and detail-oriented; able to multi-task various responsibilities.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate good judgment.
• Good interpersonal and written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work effectively within a team is a must.
• A solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, general office logistics and knowledge of supporting communications platforms.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to consistently provide quality work to his/her team and clients.
• Previous relevant experience is preferred, but not required, in financial communications and/or related experience in research, investment management, consulting, marketing, and finance.

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.

It started with one man's passion to make an impact through stories... 70 years later, we are the world's largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients' business.