HDMZ
Public Relations Account Executive
HDMZ, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The Public Relations Account Executive position requires a highly collaborative, energetic and motivated individual who is eager and ready to help our team with media relations, content development and other related communications activities for our healthcare and life sciences clients. The ideal candidate will have a good grasp of the healthcare and/or life sciences landscape, the ability to reach a variety of stakeholders, and a passion for telling impactful stories about our clients' products/therapies using media relations and social media to drive conversations forward.
This position reports directly to the Associate Director/Director of Public Relations, with a dotted line responsibility to the Vice President/Sr. Vice President of PR.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Has a proven ability to write a variety of communications pieces including messaging, press releases, media pitches, bylined articles and persuasive client communicationsDemonstrates strategic and tactical knowledge of integrated communications initiatives, and creates PR plans to meet client objectivesRepresents the agency's clients to the press and public by fielding responses to all media-related inquiriesMaintains close ties with key scientific/medical media - both regional and nationalDevelops strong relationships with our clients, and has a thorough understanding of their business strategy, along with competitive industry trends and issuesProactively offers and successfully implements new ideas and solutions to meet client needs, and drives projectsDemonstrates a practical understanding of the digital landscape and social media, and knows how to incorporate them into client programsGenerates quarterly and annual PR reports for clientsManages timelines, calendars and overall account support materialsAssists in overseeing and mentoring PR coordinator/sWorks with content and marketing/creative teams when appropriateQUALIFICATIONS
A minimum 1-3 years experience in the biopharma/bioscience public relations sector - agency experience a plusBachelor's degree or higher, preferably in biology, journalism, communications, or related fieldProven ability to interpret complex scientific content and translate this understanding for multiple lay, scientific, patient, and investor audiencesSelf-starter/self-motivatorAbility to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMaintain effective working relationships with clients and internal staff
This position reports directly to the Associate Director/Director of Public Relations, with a dotted line responsibility to the Vice President/Sr. Vice President of PR.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Has a proven ability to write a variety of communications pieces including messaging, press releases, media pitches, bylined articles and persuasive client communicationsDemonstrates strategic and tactical knowledge of integrated communications initiatives, and creates PR plans to meet client objectivesRepresents the agency's clients to the press and public by fielding responses to all media-related inquiriesMaintains close ties with key scientific/medical media - both regional and nationalDevelops strong relationships with our clients, and has a thorough understanding of their business strategy, along with competitive industry trends and issuesProactively offers and successfully implements new ideas and solutions to meet client needs, and drives projectsDemonstrates a practical understanding of the digital landscape and social media, and knows how to incorporate them into client programsGenerates quarterly and annual PR reports for clientsManages timelines, calendars and overall account support materialsAssists in overseeing and mentoring PR coordinator/sWorks with content and marketing/creative teams when appropriateQUALIFICATIONS
A minimum 1-3 years experience in the biopharma/bioscience public relations sector - agency experience a plusBachelor's degree or higher, preferably in biology, journalism, communications, or related fieldProven ability to interpret complex scientific content and translate this understanding for multiple lay, scientific, patient, and investor audiencesSelf-starter/self-motivatorAbility to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMaintain effective working relationships with clients and internal staff