Public Relations Account Supervisor - Diversity Outreach

ABOUT EDELMAN
Edelman is the world's largest independent public relations firm, with 2,000 employees in 45 offices worldwide. The firm was named PRWeek's Large Agency of the Year for 2006. AdvertisingAge recently named Edelman as the best PR firm in its 2005 "Best Agencies" issue while PR Week awarded the firm its "Editor's Choice" distinction at the start of 2006. Edelman's network includes four specialty firms - Blue (advertising), First&42nd (management consulting), StrategyOne (research) and BioScience Communications (medical education and publishing) - making it possible to provide clients with a comprehensive spectrum of communications services. Visit www.edelman.com for more information.

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ABOUT THE JOB
Edelman seeks an Account Supervisor to focus on diversity communications for one of our Fortune 10 clients. The selected candidate should have at least four years of experience in diversity communications outreach, public affairs, event planning and management and media relations. The candidate must possess superior writing skills, be able to work effectively with executive management, manage projects and junior staff members efficiently, provide top-quality account service and foster employee development. This position requires someone with a firm grasp on public relations tools and techniques who can apply these capabilities within a high-stakes, fast-paced environment. S/he must possess an exceptional attention to detail and consistently meet goals and deadlines.

Edelman offers a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, four medical plans, two dental plans, a vision plan, 401(k), pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, a prescription drug benefit plan, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance and work/life balance benefits that may surprise you.

TO APPLY
All applicants must visit the "Careers" section of our website, www.edelman.com, and refer to job requisition #001988 or contact Becky Blasier, becky.blasier@edelman.com
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