Senior Account Supervisor, Technology

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Location: Dallas or Austin, TX (hybrid, with three days per week in the office). Candidates based in Austin must be willing to travel to Dallas once a week for client meetings.

About the role

Edelman’s global Technology practice develops integrated communications campaigns for technologies that shape business, society and everyday life. We’re looking for a Senior Account Supervisor to join a global team supporting one of Edelman’s largest and longest-standing clients.

You’ll help clients tell clear, compelling stories about complex technologies, particularly AI and semiconductors. You’ll lead media and launch strategies, advise clients on messaging and thought leadership, and work with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated campaigns.

You’re a strong writer who follows the news, spots emerging trends and knows how to connect technical innovation to broader business and cultural conversations. You’ll coach junior team members, review their work and serve as a deputy to senior account leads on key projects.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted client relationships, provide strategic counsel and identify opportunities to grow the account.
• Help manage account operations and financial performance, keeping work on budget and client requests moving.
• Lead communications plans, launch strategies and events.
• Oversee product messaging and executive talking points for launches.
• Work with colleagues across specialties to plan and deliver integrated campaigns.
• Track industry and media trends to advise clients on messaging and thought leadership opportunities.
• Write and edit communications materials and review work produced by the team.
• Mentor junior staff, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews and support their professional development.
• Help the team put AI tools to practical use in its work.
• Lead new business efforts, including RFP responses and client pitches.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, English, journalism, advertising, business or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least five years of experience in communications or public relations, preferably in an agency setting.
• Ability to work in the Dallas or Austin office three days per week. Candidates based in Austin must be willing to travel to Dallas once a week.

Preferred qualifications

• At least five years of corporate communications experience, preferably supporting technology clients. Experience with AI communications is a plus.
• Established relationships with technology, business and local media.
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to provide sound media counsel to client contacts at all levels.
• Experience developing launch strategies and telling stories about product and business innovation.
• Experience managing budgets and teams on sizable accounts.
• Ability to develop strategic media plans and write a range of media materials with limited oversight.
• Proven account management and team leadership skills.
• A collaborative approach to solving problems.

$80,000 - $115,000 per 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.