Account Director â Technology Practice (Client Secondment)

ABOUT US Edelman is a new kind of agency at the intersection of PR, Advertising, Social, Digital, Earned Media, and Experiential. We blur the lines between each medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking and engaging with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behavior in today's socially charged digital environment. We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot. THE ROLE (Secondment Role) We are seeking a dynamic Account Director with a strong background in Technology communications to join our team on a full-time secondment with a key client. This role requires a seasoned professional who can seamlessly integrate into the client's in-house team, deliver strategic communications counsel, and lead high-impact campaigns that shape perception, drive engagement, and support business goals. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders on all aspects of tech communications, media relations, and reputation management.
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies across earned, owned, and shared media channels.
• Lead day-to-day client-side delivery, ensuring timely execution of campaigns, content development, media outreach, and reporting.
• Provide senior counsel during issues management and crisis response, working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support corporate narrative development related to technology innovation, digital transformation, and the client's sector leadership.
• Manage agency relationships (if any), budgets, and performance metrics.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and tech policy developments to inform proactive storytelling opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key tech media influencers and industry thought leaders in the region.
• Coach and mentor junior team members (internal or client-side) as needed.

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