Account Executive

*This is a hybrid opportunity that will require one day per week in our Silver Spring, MD office (on Collaboration Wednesdays).
Palladian Partners has an opportunity for an Account Executive to join our team! As an Account Executive, you will contribute to work and projects, focused on the execution phase; help design solutions; and contribute meaningfully to the teams you are on. Client-facing Account Executives support client relationships; produce initial drafts of work, reports, and analyses; monitor for changes in the environment that may impact client success; and ensure quality and timeliness of client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, research, writing, and strategy development
• Draft correspondence, communication materials, reports, meeting notes, and other types of materials for internal audiences and client
• Support content creation by communicating ideas and working with integrated project teams of designers, writers, and digital strategists to develop creative and digital assets, including websites, infographics, and more
• Communicate directly with clients and external partners to implement strategies and tactics
• Develop project plans and track project activities, timelines, and quality reviews
• Support social, paid and traditional media outreach, including strategy, content development, and analytics
• Collaborate with other team members to address challenges and solve problems proactively
• Provide client service support with regular monitoring and reporting, managing timelines, proofreading, and client touchpoints
• Attend and contribute to meetings, including taking thoughtful notes and recaps in both internal and external meetings; handle scheduling, logistics and provide billing support
• Participate in new business process including research and proposal preparation
• Assist with organic growth

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in communications
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Health, or related field
• A Master's degree or Ph.D. is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key stakeholders and clients
• Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to project coordination
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated attention to detail

Logistical Requirements

• At this time we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship.
• Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract.
• If you are local to our offices in Arlington, Silver Spring, Novi, or Portland this role will be hybrid.
• Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager.
• Employees working remotely must have a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions with a mobile device that allows for productive and efficient conduct of business.

Palladian Partners, Inc. is a full-service strategic communications and marketing firm that provides leading-edge strategy and execution solutions ranging from public relations, brand, message and campaign development, social media marketing, and website design to research and evaluate services, science writing, major conferences, events, and more. The firm, with its team of about 100 professionals, serves government agencies and nonprofit organizations in the consumer health, science, medical, and public health fields. Palladian specializes in making complex information understandable to the public, to health professionals, to legislators and policymakers, and to other key audiences. Its core service areas are Integrated & Digital Innovation, Strategy & Delivery Solutions and Studio, Staffing Solutions & Shared Services.  Creates strategically targeted communications that inform, educate, and empower. We are leaders in partnering with government and nonprofit clients to spark meaningful change.
Enables and empowers clients to develop effective strategies to promote behavior change. We create integrated, evidence-based communication and marketing strategies that improve millions of lives.
Holds the core belief that everyone should be able to access important health and science information. Cultural competency. Health disparities. Plain language. Section 508 compliance. Accessible design.