Senior Account Supervisor, Purpose Branding

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. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Edelman Brand has helped evolve, promote and protect some of the world’s most iconic and celebrated brands. We aspire to do work that moves people – work that inspires people to not only buy, but to ‘buy in’ to brands and what they stand for. We thrive off the energy, heart and hustle of the city around us and apply that same passion to everything we do. From cars to consumer goods, fashion and retail, food and beverage, luxury and technology – we are fanatics about finding an insight or truth that will inform smart strategy, breakthrough creative, and brilliant programming.

The Senior Account Supervisor, Purpose Branding will support the development of purpose strategy on one of Edelman’s top clients, a recognized leader in purpose and sustainability. This is a great opportunity to help develop and deploy purpose initiatives across an exciting global business touching some of society’s most pressing issues.

Joining a team of specialists leading Edelman Purpose, the role will focus on: supporting the team in driving purpose strategy across key brands; contributing to impact planning, programming and partnership development; and working closely with the Vice President, Purpose Branding to provide clients with insightful issue analyses, strategic impact recommendations, and business case development. The SAS, Purpose Branding will collaborate with teammates across account and creative teams from strategy through creative development and campaign execution to ensure successful implementation.

If you are passionate about issues, curious about brands and consumers, have knowledge of social impact theory and implementation, and are motivated to bring that expertise to bear as a key contributor to integrated, collaborative and creative teams, then this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Advisory: In partnership with the VP of Purpose Branding, communicate strategic counsel and recommendations along the purpose spectrum (from supply chain to consumer marketing) and across multiple brands and issues
• Strategy: Support brand purpose development and impact strategy on key brands through research and insights development
• Integration & Implementation: Collaborate with account and creative teams in delivering purposeful creative and activation plans; ensure successful implementation
• Education & Team Building: Serve as team lead for internal purpose communications and knowledge sharing
• Client Engagement: Provide polished client management and communication, building strong relationships with Brand teams
• Operations: Work with account teams to ensure operational performance, ensuring the team delivers quality work and client requests are handled in timely and strategic fashion, adhering to deadlines and budgets
• Professional and Business Growth: Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals; contribute to business growth through introducing clients to new capabilities, building network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of experience in communications, marketing, and/or related fields
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Purpose and sustainability experience: Familiarity and passion for purpose and sustainability theory and practice, specifically relating to brand and corporate engagement societal issues
• Creative and collaborative thinker: Comfort in working with and contributing to diverse, integrated teams to bring creative thinking and solutions to clients
• Understanding of marketing and earned landscape: Familiarity with the value of purpose in driving in earned attention and engagement in today’s media environment
• Operations: Have experience working with teams to manage timelines, resources, and budgets

$80,000 - $110,000 a year

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.

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

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

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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.

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• The relentless pursuit of excellence

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