Senior Account Manager - Corporate Reputation

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. About the Company 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.In the UK, there are more than 600 employees based in our offices in Victoria. We create award-winning creative communication programmes for our clients, including Microsoft, Nissan, Disneyland Paris, FedEx, Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.We have deep expertise and advise on consumer trends, research, analytics and insights, corporate reputation, health, technology, capital markets, crisis, energy, and government affairs. The Role We are looking for a Senior Account Manager to join Edelman's Sport Partnerships team, working across priority global partnerships in F1, Cricket, Golf and Sailing.This role plays a key part in delivering integrated, award-winning global campaigns, with a focus on content creation, B2B communications, thought leadership and earned media.You will work closely with client global marketing teams, rights-holders and Edelman's integrated teams across creative, production, strategy, social and IAT partners (including paid, experiential and B2C). The role suits someone confident managing complex stakeholders, driving delivery across multiple workstreams and thriving in a fast-paced, global environment.A genuine interest in sport is preferred, alongside an understanding of how partnerships can be leveraged to deliver meaningful brand and business impact. Responsibilities Day-to-day management of global sport partnerships, ensuring high-quality delivery across all workstreams Lead the development and execution of integrated communications programmes spanning content, earned media, B2B communications and thought leadership Act as a key point of contact for clients and rights-holders, building trusted and effective working relationships Drive collaboration and delivery across integrated agency teams including creative, strategy, production, social, paid, experiential and B2C partners Manage project timelines, budgets and workflows to ensure programmes are delivered on time and to a high standard Support the development of creative ideas and compelling narratives that bring partnerships to life across global markets Coordinate approvals processes and stakeholder alignment across complex, multi-market programmes Identify opportunities to maximise partnership value through proactive storytelling, media engagement and content amplification Contribute to award submissions, case studies and internal knowledge sharing Support junior team members as required Experience Proven experience in B2B communications and/or partnership management, ideally within sport, brand or integrated communications Experience working with rights-holders and navigating complex stakeholder environments Strong experience driving delivery across integrated agency teams Excellent project management, organisational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, global environment Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing high-quality client-facing materials A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to "get stuck in" A general interest in sport and an understanding of how partnerships can drive brand and business outcomes 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.It started with one man's passion to make an impact through stories 70 years later, we are the world's largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other.We offer more than just a career - we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. 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