Account Executive, Health

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. 
At Edelman Health, we believe Health is everyone’s business. Our goal is to help our clients confidently rise to the challenges of our changing world. We believe Health is beyond purely physician – rather, it’s everything from self-care to prevention, diagnosis to caregiving to finding cures. We challenge our colleagues and clients alike to embrace the new demands of a wider set of stakeholders and to act boldly to earn and keep their Trust.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Account Executive to support and execute strategic healthcare communications initiatives. This role is ideal for a communications professional with 1-2 years of experience who is eager to grow their expertise in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of integrated communications programs that align with client objectives
• Provide day-to-day client support, including meeting coordination, status updates, and project tracking
• Help manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure smooth execution
• Collaborate with internal teams, including creative, digital, and media specialists, to support client needs
• Conduct competitive and media landscape analysis to support client recommendations
• Assist in drafting press materials, messaging documents, social content, and stakeholder communications
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions with creative problem-solving and fresh ideas

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in health communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting communications materials
• Ability to collaborate and contribute in a fast-paced, integrated agency environment
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate fluency in leveraging AI tools to enhance communication strategies, optimize content creation, and drive more personalized, data-informed engagement across channels
• Agency or In House experience

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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. 
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.