Associate Vice President - Edelman Global Advisory

Edelman Global Advisory is a newly launched standalone international advisory firm within the Edelman network that owns the firm’s public affairs work. We have rebranded public affairs to advisory to better capture the evolution and future of this sector. Advisory service combines business strategy, government affairs, corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and political risk analysis to help clients navigate changing political dynamics. Our mission is to build trust in today’s evolving geopolitical environment.

Joining the EGA team will provide team members with the opportunity to be involved in the building of this new firm from creating a new culture, to redefining public affairs services, to exploring new services, such as data analytics and political risk analysis. We view ourselves as a start-up built on top of one of the world’s most recognizable brands.

Associate VPs are client-facing members of the EGA and as such are responsible for supporting strategy, project management, and implementation. They produce client deliverables and monitor regional issues, coordinate research and support drafting thought leadership. They are also a key resource for support and producing pitch materials for business development.
Job responsibilities The precise nature of activities will depend on the priorities and client work during the time of the placement, to be agreed. However, the responsibilities and tasks are likely to include the following:

• Supporting clients on public affairs strategies and engagement programmes;


• Serving as a strategic partner to our clients, identifying and flagging policy challenges and opportunities and providing related advice;


• Overseeing research and analysis on various policy issues, reporting of relevant developments, drafting briefings, reports, updates and other forms of communication;


• Guiding the team when it comes to the organisation and preparation of materials for meetings, events or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities;


• Providing day-to-day support, both agency and client-side with concise public affairs briefings for planning roll-outs;


• Liaising with regional and global Edelman teams and managing the roll-outs of all plans and assets;


• Campaign and event creation and planning;


• Identifying policy and market trends and pitching new business opportunities;



• Budget management inclusive of all owned projects;


• Training and mentoring of more junior team members

Qualifications and requirements:

• At least 6-8 years of experience in public affairs, either as a consultant, in-house corporate resource, or in relevant NGO, associations, or private firms leading work related to relevant sectors or policy areas outlined.


• Educational degree in political science, communications, international relations, law or other relevant field;


• Very good knowledge of Indian decision making processes and its stakeholders, ideally gained from prior experience working in a consultancy, institutions, private sector, not-for-profit organizations and/or other related environments


• Excellent analytical and written skills;


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a positive approach with a self-learning attitude;


• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple assignments;


• Proactive approach, willingness to take the initiative, and ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts with key stakeholders active in the policy field;


• Ability to work effectively in a varied environment and within dynamic teams;

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• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional skills are a plus.


• Interest in digital forms of communication and a good understanding of the social media landscape.

What we offer:

• At Edelman, we believe that diversity of all types - gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, political orientation, religion, disability, socio-economic background, experience, and more - enriches our work culture. We promote and enhance a diverse, equitable, respectful, and culturally curious workplace that drives innovative thinking cultivates diverse ideas and fosters collaboration among our people, clients, and partners. We want to make sure that newcomers and existing employees see Edelman as a place where they can work, develop, and advance their careers. For our colleagues to be able to bring all of who they are to the table


• a full-time position


• mentorship and training


• competitive salary and benefits


• access to the global Edelman network – 65 offices across the globe

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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