Account Executive (Healthcare Public Relations)

New York City, NY (On-site)

$55K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

You will own end-to-end account coordination for MCS client programs, manage project trackers and timelines, and drive media relations campaigns from strategy through execution.

  • Oversee day-to-day account tasks and mentor junior staff
  • Contribute to new business through research and creative brainstorming

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop skills in project management to support MCS client programs
  • Provide a high level of organization, attention to detail and timeline management (e.g., create and update project trackers and timelines)
  • Contribute to seamless operations of projects by providing prompt follow-through and frequent, clear and candid communication with teammates, clients and vendors
  • Be alert to potential problems and identify feasible solutions; present recommendations to senior team member in a timely fashion
  • Direct junior teammates/interns and vendors in the implementation of key tasks, as assigned by ASs and SAEs; delegate position-appropriate tasks
  • Demonstrate initiative in anticipating next steps in implementing day-to-day account work
  • Support the development of monthly invoicing which includes detailed invoice wording and/or activity reports; maintain accurate records of project expenses
  • Learning and managing the client review/approval system, such as Veeva, for all materials
  • Conduct and assist in the management of traditional and social media relations campaigns to achieve results for clients
  • Contribute to the development of media strategy, including setting objectives, and developing key messages

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, journalism, or related field
  • 2-3 years of experience in the field of public relations, healthcare-specific experience a plus
  • Proficiency in software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.
  • Knowledge of how to use all major social media platforms and an active interest in learning how to implement social media marketing programs
  • Meticulous writing and editing skills with attention to organization, word usage, sentence structure, grammar and punctuation, and conscientious incorporation of copy edits

Benefits

  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and paid time off
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MCS Health

We are a healthcare public relations agency. MCS Health doesn’t just meet expectations—we exceed industry standards. Every single time. Sharing news and visibility isn’t enough. We shape conversations, engage and activate patients and healthcare professionals, build leadership and ignite change.For 40 years, MCS Health has remained the longest-standing independent leader in healthcare public relations and communications, setting and surpassing the standard.

Founded in 1985
Morristown, New Jersey, USA
315 employees (6 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$55K/yr – $75K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.4%
Direct
41.9%
Referral
12.7%
Social
10%
Paid
1.9%

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Current headcount: ~315

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Account Executive (Healthcare Public Relations)

MCS Health · New York City, NY · On-site