Senior Account Executive - B2B Healthcare and Public Affairs Team

New York City, NY (On-site)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute strategic communications programs and media relations for healthcare, B2B, and nonprofit sectors, shaping storytelling across national and local outlets; mentor junior staff while building and sustaining media and industry relationships and juggling multiple priorities to deliver hands-on results.

  • Lead strategic communications programs and media relations
  • Mentor junior staff and manage client services
  • Grow and maintain media relationships across outlets

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Smart, energetic, savvy professional with sophisticated media relations expertise, creative thinking and digital experience
  • 3-5 years’ experience in public relations and integrated communications in relevant sectors, including Healthcare, B2B, Public Affairs and Non-Profit.
  • Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications programs with storytelling through major media at the core.
  • Deep relationships at national and local media outlets, and an understanding of relevant podcasts and online platforms
  • Aptitude for content creation
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Has the motivation and attitude to mentor junior staff
  • Able to foster new and significant media and industry relationships, while maintaining relationships with key media
  • Superior writing skills
  • Willingness to network outside of the office

Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ experience in public relations and integrated communications in relevant sectors, including Healthcare, B2B, Public Affairs and Non-Profit.
  • Deep relationships at national and local media outlets, and an understanding of relevant podcasts and online platforms
  • Superior writing skills
  • Able to foster new and significant media and industry relationships, while maintaining relationships with key media
  • Has the motivation and attitude to mentor junior staff
  • Relentless attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, bringing a sense of urgency to the task at hand
  • Commitment to delivering outstanding client service, providing both strategic counsel and hands-on results
  • Ability to think both analytically and creatively
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be a part of team

Preferred

  • Experience outside of healthcare space, including non-profit, education, real estate, advocacy and transportation.
  • Experience understanding how to place clients at relevant high profile conferences is also a plus.

Benefits

  • Plus, we offer 401K, a generous vacation and sick day policy, the latest technology for all digital natives and a welcoming environment that is all about perfecting the craft of communications.
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DKC

DKC is a full service public relations, marketing and government affairs firm and part of the Acceleration Community of Companies, https://www.accelerationcc.comBased in New York City, and with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Miami, DKC’s services include strategic counsel and planning, public relations, thought leadership, data analytics and creative services. Client success is our only benchmark, and we expect to be judged on what we achieve, not just what we promise. We are in the business of enhancing reputation, building credibility and increasing awareness by generating news value in everything we do.

Founded in 1991
New York, New York, USA
502 employees (49 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$65K/yr – $80K/yr

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