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Account Executive, International Affairs

FleishmanHillard's International Affairs team is growing, and we're looking for an Account Executive to join us in supporting world-class clients navigating complex global challenges. If you're a curious communicator with early-career international affairs, finance or journalism experience, who's curious to understand how global influence works and wants to help shape it - this could be the perfect role for you!

THE ROLE

As an Account Executive, you will be building media relationships for clients, supporting strategy and execution, and assisting with new business proposals. You will have a curiosity and interest in communications on international issues, macroeconomics, and U.S. policy - and will support media outreach, advising clients, guiding proactive earned communications, and showing the impact of our work. This will include developing content, meeting with journalists, crafting thought leadership, and project management of sponsored content campaigns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research target journalists, craft compelling pitches, coordinate interviews, help shape coverage, and manage ongoing media relationships
• Develop and edit written materials - media pitches, press releases, client correspondence, press briefs, Q&As, thought leadership pieces and reporting - with attention to nuance on complex business, finance and international issues
• Build and maintain a growing network of media contacts who are in business, finance, and international affairs beats; including monthly in-person touch points with journalists
• Support strategy development for media engagement programs, bringing curiosity and fresh perspectives
• Manage project timelines and deliverable deadlines
• Support new business opportunities, including helping contribute ideas to RFP responses
• Draft or refine messaging, pitch, Q&A documents and other campaign materials, as well as plans and recaps
• Participate actively in the team's collaborative culture, sharing insights, asking questions, and supporting colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of experience providing public relations counsel to clients
• Knowledge of media trends and issues and an understanding of the media environment
• Intellectually curious - you follow the news, media trends and understand the media environment
• High attention to detail
• Excellent writing and editing abilities
• Analytical thinking and the ability to understand complex concepts quickly
• Energetic self-starter and resourceful problem solver - you get things moving, keep things on track; and know when to ask for help.
• Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and make informed recommendations

ABOUT FLEISHMANHILLARD

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year - The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees’ lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.

• The anticipated salary range for an Account Executive is: $54,000-68,000 USD

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.

54,000-68,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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