Environmental Sustainability PR for Microsoft

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, named PR Week’s Large Agency of the Year for 2004, and the Holmes Report’s Best Large Agency to Work For in 2006, is one of the world’s leading independent multiservice public relations firms. The ideas, customs, interests and traditions that make up Waggener Edstrom's culture are the result of the contributions of the more than 800 employees. Over the past 25 years, our commitment to Innovation Communications has driven the way we deliver value to people who influence opinion in the marketplace and - through our insight, influence and sheer passion - has propelled our innovative clients to the forefront of their industries. With roots in technology, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide’s Global Practices now encompass Consumer Marketing, Corporate Communications, Environment, Healthcare, Public Affairs and Technology.

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We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to work towards executing a robust plan to drive global thought leadership around Microsoft Corporation’s broad Trustworthy Computing efforts. A successful candidate will have experience in communications for an environmental sustainability campaign. Experience working on campaigns at a large company or environmental organization is desired. Candidates should have an understanding of environmental publications and media landscape. Experience working on other corporate social responsibility campaigns would also be useful. This team works in both traditional and non-traditional influential models in PR, AR and Public Affairs to strengthen perceptions of innovation and customer trust in computing across multiple audiences, including, technical, business, consumer and environmental. Applicant needs to be a self starter; a strong proactive storyteller; have solid crisis communications experience and be a motivating team player and leader. Responsibilities will include client and team day-to-day management. Waggener Edstrom’s Trustworthy Computing team is a highly visible team on the Microsoft account with a trusted client partnership. This group of smart, hardworking, creative and passionate people are recognized for delivering excellence in strategic counsel and seamless execution worldwide.

 

 

How to Apply:  Waggener Edstrom Worldwide believes its people are its greatest asset. The company offers outstanding professional development and competitive compensation and benefits.  Waggener Edstrom Worldwide also provides relocation.  Please submit your resume via our website at www.WaggenerEdstrom.com/careers Job 3138