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.
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 integrated communications agency, helping brands and organizations earn trust through earned and owned media, digital, creative and integrated campaigns. With Singapore as one of Edelman’s regional hubs, our team works across diverse industries – from tech and healthcare to consumer and government – and partners with clients to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations.
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Client Executive (SCE) to join the team. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who serves as a trusted connector between clients, teams, and media or stakeholder networks. They show emerging leadership by anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and influencing both internal and external stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
SCEs demonstrate ownership of workstreams, contribute to strategic planning, and provide coaching and quality oversight for junior staff. As they continue to build their expertise, they may begin to specialise in a particular practice area based on their skills, experience, and professional goals.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership- Serve as day-to-day contact for clients on assigned projects, managing deliverables and ensuring alignment with objectives.
- Lead client calls, provide tactical counsel, and proactively flag issues, risks, or opportunities.
- Build strong client relationships rooted in reliability, responsiveness, and trust.
- Lead elements of communications strategy development, message framing, and campaign planning.
- Oversee integrated program execution across functions, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and budgets.
- Collaborate with creative, digital, and analytics partners to deliver seamless, multi-channel campaigns.
- Write and edit high-quality materials such as press releases, op-eds, briefings, and stakeholder or policy documents.
- Translate insights into clear, persuasive narratives that connect to business and reputation outcomes.
- Review and refine content from junior team members to ensure quality and consistency.
- Lead proactive outreach to journalists, influencers, and policymakers; secure earned media and stakeholder engagement results.
- Monitor trends and provide recommendations that shape client strategy and response.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships across media, policy, and industry networks.
- Provide guidance, feedback, and mentoring to junior team members.
- Model professionalism, collaboration, and inclusion; support performance and development conversations.
- Contribute to new business initiatives through research, insights, or pitch participation.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- 2+ years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline
- Strong research, writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with media members
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to understand clients’ businesses as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners, other businesses/organizations, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to help develop communication programming and plans, implement integrated tactics and impart knowledge to junior account team members
- Able to perform well under pressure and be a team player
We 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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