Edelman Australia is seeking a passionate corporate and public affairs communications professional to deliver advisory services to our impressive and growing roster of clients.
This is a unique chance to take on a dual role, in a newly developed offering, which reports to both the Head of Corporate and the company’s Public and Government Affairs Lead, and which also intersects with Edelman’s regional corporate affairs portfolio.
Our corporate and public affairs team offers clients depth of experience in applied consulting across key areas of policy & regulatory engagement, corporate reputation & issues, strategic communications and ESG & impact strategy.
The Associate Client Director is expected to work to thoroughly understand Edelman’s various consulting processes/approaches, crafts, products and global capabilities, be able to demonstrate the value of these offerings to clients, and lead all aspects of their planning and execution.
You will demonstrate that you are commercially capable and team-oriented, ensuring quality delivery against client objectives and, in doing so, upholding the Edelman values and behaviours. You will champion their clients’ business and communication objectives and develop genuine, specialist knowledge in their sector.
It is critical that you are a confident and practised corporate advisor, able to demonstrate strong client relationship development skills, leading client meetings, managing day to day contact, including c-suite, senior client contacts and subject matters experts. With proven ability to influence and gain respect from clients, they will look for ways to grow and enhance client relationship and programs.
Associate Client Directors are important, senior leaders in our business and are expected to lead by example and take an active role in team and staff development, and represent Edelman Australia to the highest possible standard externally and internally.
Key Responsibilities
- Support our leadership in delivering and activating integrated communications strategies.
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies that influence the positive reputation and favourable outcomes for our clients (incl. policy) amongst corporate and government stakeholders.
- Build relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other key stakeholders to influence public policy and regulatory environments.
- Take a leading role in managing crisis, issues and reputation programmes.
- Monitor business, economic, policy and regulatory developments, providing clients with insights and recommendations on how to navigate complex market landscapes.
- Be hands on in helping to establish new operational procedures and processes, including finance, forecasting, reporting and administrative support tasks, where required.
Excellence in Client Leadership
- Develop and manage key relationships with client, becoming a trusted partner with them, demonstrated by strong, growing client revenues
- Build specialist understanding of the client’s business, sector and competitive landscape and lead in sharing insights and knowledge across the team
- Lead delivery of high-quality solutions within budget scoped and timeframe agreed
- Maintain strong media relationships in the Australian market within subject-matter specific titles.
Business Development
- With support from Client Director(s) and the leadership team, help drive growth organically and through new business
- Have an understanding of Edelman’s IP, products and services, with an ability to recognise key stakeholders and experts within the business to bring into client conversations.
- Network amongst client groups and marcomms industry peers and represent Edelman at relevant industry events
- Contribute to Edelman thought leadership and other internal and cultural initiatives.
Talent & Leadership
- Demonstrate exemplary team leadership which supports and inspires your teams
- Empower mid-level and junior team members to deliver the best possible client results and business growth
- Be a positive role model for Edelman values and behaviours
- Help attract and develop our talent across all levels via mentoring, motivation, feedback and providing learning opportunities.
Skills & Attributes
- 8+ years of relevant experience in public affairs and corporate communications and a strong understanding of media relations, public policy and government relations, with the ability to executive impactful campaigns in both areas
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – active listening and ability to ‘read the room’ with clients and colleagues
- Confidence in presenting / selling in ideas, stories or solutions, and in providing strategic counsel to clients, including senior stakeholders
- Problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify right internal stakeholders for any escalation required
- Commercial acumen and demonstrated proficiency with budgets and financial management
- Ability to manage competing interests, with strong organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrable team and line management skills and experience
- The ability to take on and learn from constructive feedback, both good and bad.
Edelman is committed to creating equality and diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, nationality, disability gender or age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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