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The Role
We’re hiring a Senior Account Manager to join our Corporate Communications & Reputation team in Barcelona.
This is a senior, client-facing role for someone who is comfortable operating in complex, high-pressure environments—advising on reputation, managing sensitive issues and driving strategic communications programmes end-to-end.
You will lead key accounts, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and work closely with senior leadership locally and across EMEA on multi-market mandates.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the day-to-day management of corporate communications accounts, ensuring strategic clarity and flawless execution
- Advise clients on reputation management, crisis and sensitive issues, with sound judgement and composure
- Develop and implement integrated communication strategies aligned with business priorities
- Shape corporate narratives, positioning and messaging frameworks for complex organisations
- Drive executive positioning, thought leadership and leadership communications
- Manage relationships with Spanish business and corporate media; Catalan media exposure is a plus
- Oversee media strategies, press materials, briefings and spokesperson preparation
- Support internal communications linked to transformation, culture and change
- Coordinate with EMEA and global teams to deliver consistent, multi-market programmes
- Lead and mentor teams, ensuring high standards, collaboration and accountability
What We’re Looking For
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate communications and reputation management, ideally within complex or international environments.
- Background in a PR agency or corporate environment with international exposure
- Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders in complex or high-risk situations
- Solid understanding of the Spanish media landscape (Catalan media is a plus)
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams with autonomy in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership, judgement and client management skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English (C1/C2 required); Catalan is an advantage
Why Edelman
You’ll work on high-impact, often business-critical assignments alongside senior experts across markets. We value different perspectives and foster an environment where people can grow, contribute and do their best work.
We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but bring relevant experience and strong potential.
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.
