Senior Account Executive, Health

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive PR support for health/pharma communications, translating data milestones into media-ready materials and coordinating cross-functional campaigns.

  • Own drafting and polishing press releases, social content, and materials aligned with brand and regulatory needs.
  • Must-have: 3+ years in public relations or communications with strong writing skills.
  • Standout: Health/pharma experience or familiarity with MLR processes like Veeva-based reviews.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of public relations plans: Assist in bringing strategic ideas to life by contributing to PR programs that align with client goals and reflect key industry trends.
  • Help translate scientific and regulatory milestones: Contribute to developing internal and external communication materials for data milestones and regulatory approvals that resonate with audiences, including media, healthcare professionals, and patient communities.
  • Draft and polish high-quality communications materials: Support content creation, including press releases, media materials, social media posts, and sponsored content, with close attention to accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
  • Support media outreach and monitoring: Help research media targets, develop media lists, draft outreach materials, and monitor relevant coverage and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with integrated teams: Partner with colleagues across digital, paid, media, and analytics functions to support the development of integrated campaign elements.
  • Track trends and news developments: Conduct media monitoring and background research to inform strategy, messaging, and client counsel.
  • Keep projects moving smoothly: Help manage timelines, organize files, and ensure tasks stay on track, contributing to the smooth execution of team initiatives.
  • Pitch in where needed: Be ready to support teammates with coordination, documentation, and execution across various projects and deliverables

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or marketing; agency experience and exposure to large, integrated programs preferred.
  • Health communications experience preferred; familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or health communications is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Veeva and preparing documents for MLR reviews is a strong advantage.
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling disease state awareness materials, social media copy, media materials and other client assets.
  • Understand digital and social media strategies and their role in communications campaigns.
  • Help drive projects forward and support day-to-day team operations, including meeting preparation, client follow-ups and other project management coordination activities.
  • Ability to manage projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • A team-oriented, proactive mindset, with a willingness to contribute beyond defined responsibilities.

Preferred

  • Experience with health and pharma public relations
  • Agency experience and exposure to large, integrated programs

Benefits

  • Medical & Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k (with discretionary employer match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
  • 14.5 Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Family Forming Benefits
  • Wellness Benefit
  • Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office)
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Porter Novelli

Porter Novelli is the strategic communications company, fueled by innovation, empowering clients to do business better in an ever-changing world.

Founded in 1972
New York, New York, USA
970 employees (160 in marketing)

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Monthly Visitors
5.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.4%
Direct
48.3%
Referral
6.8%
Social
6.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~970

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
127 (13% of company)
Median Career Experience
5 years
Median Tenure
2.7 years
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