Account Executive - Internal Communications

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE) is a global, integrated communications agency. For the past 25 years, the independently owned firm has developed strategic communications programs for innovative and world-changing clients, working to influence markets, inspire people and improve lives. In 2008, WE was named European Technology Agency of the Year, and in 2006 was named Best Large Agency to Work For by the Holmes Report. WE has also earned numerous honors for its outstanding work on behalf of clients, its exceptional people, and its innovation in communications. The agency has more than 800 employees in 16 offices around the world, and its Global Alliance program expands the agency’s reach to 13 additional international markets. WE offers six global practices: Corporate Communications, Consumer Marketing, Environment, Healthcare, Public Affairs and Technology.

 

Waggener Edstrom is seeking an Account Executive to help us build and grow our emerging internal communications practice for the T-Mobile account. This position is a temporary, 6-month assignment, focused on Engineering Communications, specifically driving internal communications for the Operational Effectiveness (OE) team.  The goal of this team is to implement programs and tools to support the work of frontline technicians.  The position will work directly with the Senior Manager, Engineering Communications and requires very strong writing skills, experience in creation and editing of PPT presentations, collateral material such as flyers and posters and knowledge or interest in other digital forms of communication including video and Web.  In addition, this person should possess strong project management skills and be service-oriented.

 

Responsibilities:

• Drive some day-to-day management of a specific account, including planning and execution, and project management.

• Write full range of collateral materials, announcements, surveys and presentations.

• Draft and implement internal communications plan.  Maintain regular contact with client.

• Develop a thorough understanding and knowledge of clients’ business.

• Some travel will be required.

 

Qualifications:

Education:

• A BA/BS degree in communications or marketing is preferred.

 

Experience Preferred:

• At least 3 years experience in PR or communications, preferably in an agency setting and/or within the high tech industry. 4-5 years experience preferred.

• Strong presentation and research skills.

• Ability to drive client relationships, providing strategic and tactical advice, drafting and implementing plans, providing thoughtful analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to establish strong client relationships.

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance priorities.

• Demonstrated client service orientation.

• High level of initiative.

 

How to Apply:Waggener Edstrom Worldwide believes its people are its greatest asset. The company offers outstanding professional development and competitive compensation and benefits.  Please submit your resume (in a Word document only please) via our website at www.WaggenerEdstrom.com/careers  Job 3530