Administrative Assistant

Edelman has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to support senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-performance environment!

If you are looking to be a part of an exciting and innovative team, this could be the place for you!

This role is hybrid in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities:

• The Administrative Assistant works closely with and supports the needs of key senior leaders and others around the network as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain multiple calendars for appointments, internal & external meetings and events
• Coordinate extensive travel arrangements, travel itineraries, and portfolio
• Process expense reports
• Coordinate both in-house meetings and off-site meetings, including conference room set-up, beverages, food, and travel for visitors
• Forge relationships with members across the Edelman D.C. network and the US Admin team
• Contribute to programs and events in Washington, D.C.
• Complete special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• The position requires a minimum of 2 years prior administrative experience. 
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Must possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess strong judgment and proven history of excellent customer service, including advanced organizational skills, excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to discreetly handle confidential information
• Ability to work autonomously, and efficiently, be solutions-oriented, flexible, proactive, and anticipate needs is required to take ownership of work and excel in a team environment
• Strong time-management skills, with attention to detail, following through on projects, and handling multiple tasks
• Proven ability to take direction from multiple sources
• Have experience working in a public relations or communications agency (preferred)

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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law. 

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.