Responsibilities

• CLIENT SERVICE
• - Partner with client leader (VP or Practice Lead) to drive the execution of program tactics and the hands-on development of program materials, leading the day-to-day strategy and execution of project work
• - Develop client strategy and program plans against the objectives and strategies of the client
• - Develop and execute earned media strategies, including proactive media outreach, story development and targeted reporter engagement
• - Provide strategic media counsel to clients, identifying opportunities to shape narratives and respond to emerging healthcare issues and trends
• - Lead clients to realize full potential, meeting all project objectives on time with the highest quality work
• - Lead communications and client partnership to ensure steady flow of information and client satisfaction; present key client updates and plans with confidence
• - Establish and maintain strong client relationships, helping to resolve issues that may arise
• - Create and review work, ensuring the work is client-ready
• - Actively explore opportunities to organically grow existing client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s a plus) in communications, public relations, journalism or related field
• Proven expertise working within the healthcare communications industry required
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing earned media strategies, including proactive media outreach and reporter engagement
• Strong writing and editing skills across a range of communications materials
• Experience providing strategic communications counsel and managing day-to-day client relationships
• Agency or professional services experience strongly preferred
• At least 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, professional services and/or journalism, with significant healthcare experience
• Ability to work remotely

Preferred

• Master’s degree is a plus
• Experience and established relationships with national healthcare trade media outlets and reporters is a plus

Benefits

• - High-stakes work that makes healthcare better
• - An inclusive and collegial workplace with understanding, innovative co-workers who care as much as you do about getting the work right
• - Encouragement to ask probing questions and openness to new ideas
• - Creative problem solving alongside clients who see you as a partner, not a vendor
• - Investment in your growth and development via our competency-based talent development platform
• - Competitive pay and benefits
• - Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness stipend, and additional voluntary benefits