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.At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. 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.We are a leading global communications marketing firm helping business and organisations evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our clients.Edelman Africa is a leading Pan-African communications consultancy that partners with businesses and organisations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. We develop powerful ideas and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of news, make an immediate impact, transform culture and spark movements.Key Responsibilities:Leadership of Corporate Reputation account teams, overseeing corporate reputation programmes, developing multi-market campaigns and thought leadershipCounselling clients confidently and maturely on communications marketing including PR, digital, social and content creationOverseeing client programmes and driving creative campaignsDrive sustainability-focused campaigns for multi-national organisations and act as a subject matter expert in this spaceWriting PR proposals and other strategic communications materials to grow existing accountsTaking responsibility for a portfolio of accounts and managing teams, developing junior team members, and line management responsibilitiesDirecting media engagement strategy for clients and coaching teams to activate and deliver coverage, leading from the frontFull responsibility for overall financial management – forecasting, hours allocation for team members, project & plan budgeting, managing servicing levels.Support and develop Edelman's IP and marketing initiatives, helping to develop our position in the market and maximising the role of the Edelman Trust Barometer for existing and potential clientsThe ideal candidate for this role will have/be:A background in corporate PR/reputation management for South Africa and Africa experience a plusAn understanding of how Corporate Reputation intersects with other communications disciplines, including Financial communicationsExperience in handling complex client issues and an ability to provide senior clients with clear, confident, and well-informed strategic counsel under pressureAn understanding of sustainability, its importance to businesses and how they operateStrong commercial awareness and negotiation skills, with an ability to deliver a project against budget and deliver resultsA track record of handling complex stakeholders with ability to influence decisionsCapability to think and apply solutions quicklyStrong communications skills, verbal and writtenStrong knowledge of international business media landscape and digital platforms with a network of contactsExperience of multi-market coordination, working within integrated teams and across practicesCreative, ambitious, entrepreneurial with good initiative, strong organisation and attention to detailBenefitsOur benefits and policies are designed to ensure our employees feel comfortable, inspired and equipped to thrive and do their best work. We offer a wide range of benefits across health, family, community, finance and time away including but not limited to:- Competitive Annual Holiday- Flexible working - Hybrid working policy and 30 days work from anywhere worldwide!- Personal and Professional Development- Clear progression routes and continuous training/professional development via Edelman Learning InstituteOur ValuesCore to our culture are our values, which guide our behavior, support a client-centric approach, influence the way we work with each other, our clients and the community, and inspire great work.- The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence: Bringing the best of ourselves and partners to our clients.- The Freedom to be Constantly Curious: Tenacious, flexible and thorough approach that drives creativity and growth for clients and ourselves.- The Courage to do the Right Thing: Trusted and resilient partner, committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, that prioritizes the wellbeing of ourselves and our colleagues.- The Commitment to Positively Impact Society: Performing our work with an environmental conscience, and a sense of tolerance, fairness and equality.Edelman is a provider of equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law.We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable, impactful, respectful and culturally-curious workplace that drives innovative thinking, cultivates diverse ideas, and promotes true collaboration among our employees and our partners. For further information visit: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | EdelmanWe are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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