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HDMZ Inc.

Public Relations Account Executive

HDMZ Inc., 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.

Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.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 communications

Demonstrates strategic and tactical knowledge of integrated communications initiatives, and creates PR plans to meet client objectives

Represents the agency's clients to the press and public by fielding responses to all media-related inquiries

Maintains close ties with key scientific/medical media – both regional and national

Develops strong relationships with our clients, and has a thorough understanding of their business strategy, along with competitive industry trends and issues

Proactively offers and successfully implements new ideas and solutions to meet client needs, and drives projects

Demonstrates a practical understanding of the digital landscape and social media, and knows how to incorporate them into client programs

Generates quarterly and annual PR reports for clients

Manages timelines, calendars and overall account support materials

Assists in overseeing and mentoring PR coordinator/s

Works with content and marketing/creative teams when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum 1-3 years experience in the biopharma/bioscience public relations sector — agency experience a plus

Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in biology, journalism, communications, or related field

Proven ability to interpret complex scientific content and translate this understanding for multiple lay, scientific, patient, and investor audiences

Self-starter/self-motivator

Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Maintain effective working relationships with clients and internal staff

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