Edelman Logo

Edelman

Account Executive, Social Impact & Sustainability

Sorry, this job was removed at 12:06 a.m. (PST) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Hybrid
6 Locations
Hybrid
6 Locations

Similar Jobs

4 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
TX, USA
139K-208K Annually
Senior level
139K-208K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Cloud • Greentech • Information Technology • Other • Software • Cybersecurity
As a Lead Healthcare Solutions Architect at RapidScale, you will design cloud solutions for healthcare clients, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead technical engagements with key stakeholders in the healthcare industry.
Top Skills: AWSAzureCernerDaasEpicFhirGCPHl7NasPacsSanVdiVMware
Yesterday
Remote or Hybrid
7 Locations
92K-171K Annually
Senior level
92K-171K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy
As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you will support sales in the healthcare sector, leveraging technical expertise and industry knowledge to meet customer needs and drive business growth.
Top Skills: AWSAzureGCPJavaJSONLdapSQLXML
132K-219K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Cloud • Greentech • Information Technology • Other • Software • Cybersecurity
The Director leads the strategic development and operational execution of vendor performance management, optimizing vendor relationships and service delivery.
Top Skills: Automated Service PlatformsFleet Technology
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. 

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 believes that business has an opportunity to deliver both economic and societal benefits. Today’s consumers, more than ever before, expect – and demand – of companies that they lead with purpose and stand for something bigger. This is why we partner with our clients to put sustainability at the heart of business and brand. Not bolted on, but built-in. Beyond reputation and risk management, to leadership and growth. From leading brands and companies to cutting-edge nonprofits, Edelman helps our clients drive meaningful change to positively impact their business, consumers and the world through sustainability initiatives.   
 
We are at the intersection between what a business does, the impact it has on people and planet, and its ability to bring about transformative change. We believe that companies with a well-defined and true purpose use their unique skills, knowledge, and capabilities to create both business value and positive societal change.   
  
At Edelman Social Impact & Sustainability, we partner with our clients to uncover and define their purpose, help embed it internally and externally, and bring it to life. 
 
Our team has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive. This position will play a key role on our Social Impact & Sustainability team, focusing on communications strategy, planning, advisory services, stakeholder engagement, outreach and new business development with clients spanning sectors such as tech, wellness, financial services and consumer goods. 

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, working in close collaboration with colleagues and using organizational skills  
  • Identify and work with media; research, compile, and analyze client media coverage; develop and maintain media contact lists; and pitch stories to targeted media to raise client profiles and shape public and investor perceptions 
  • Contribute to the creation of communications plans and materials, ensuring quality and consistency with appropriate writing styles 
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of sustainability and social impact trends and share knowledge with others  
  • Manage workload to meet deadlines, keep senior project leaders apprised of status, and produce high-quality internal and external communications content 
  • Plan and facilitate client events and recognition programs 
  • Support executive positioning strategies and thought leadership initiatives 
  • Produce industry research and analysis to provide insights into business opportunities and sustainable impact 
  • Participate in new business efforts including research, proposal and pitch preparation  
  • Provide client service administration support; attend meetings, handle scheduling, logistics, notes and follow up actions  
  • Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching, and providing feedback 
  • Build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels  
  • Commit to continuous learning through Edelman Learning Institute and other training opportunities  
  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1-year post-grad professional experience in communications 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (public relations, corporate communications, English, advertising, journalism, business, marketing, environmental science, environmental studies, sociology, political science) or equivalent work experience  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have previous professional services or agency experience
  • Have strong knowledge of more than one of the following: corporate sustainability, brand purpose, social impact platform building, climate change, DEI, ESG, partnership building, philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, global development in a communications setting
  • Knowledgeable about social impact and sustainability topics
  • Have a solid grasp of basic public relations and social media tools and how they are used  
  • Able to create relationships with traditional media 
  • Possess solid research, writing, and editing skills, with proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrate excellent organization skills and attention to detail
  • Collaborative, curious, and adaptable to change 
  • Possess solid time management skills to balance your workload across account teams; able to deliver quality work to deadlines 
  • Have strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
  • Able to ideate on the spot and actively participate in group discussions 
  • Be results-and-solutions-orientated 
  • Have a strong work ethic and proactive approach
  • Korean language proficiency a plus!

#LI-MB

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. 

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. 

What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene

San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.

Key Facts About San Francisco Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
  • Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
  • Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account