Assistant Account Executive, Health

This role is open to be based from: New York, NY; Chicago, IL
Salutem – a specialist Daniel J. Edelman Health agency – is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our growing team! Health-related PR experience is required.   Our team provides a wide array of communications services to a diversified portfolio of healthcare clients including major pharmaceutical and biotech companies, medtech and medical devices, hospitals, and health insurers. By employing innovative and thoughtful strategies, the team develops integrated corporate reputation, executive visibility, and brand campaigns that help our clients promote their brands protect their reputations and license to operate, and influence public perceptions.   As an Assistant Account Executive (AAE), you’ll work with high-profile clients to create innovative, newsworthy campaigns for top brands and will play a key role in supporting communications plan development, research, client tracking, and media outreach to business, trade, and other types of media. You’ll build a strong foundation in media relations, working directly with reporters and partnering with Edelman colleagues across the network.  

Responsibilities:

• Support account teams in daily activities – learn Edelman’s various consulting processes/approaches, including integrated communications, media relations, consumer engagement, trend monitoring, brand collaborations, social media, and digital campaigns, and support account teams in the execution of these processes for clients  
• Understand key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors  
• Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media monitoring reports and competitor coverage, scheduling, and logistics  
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents, and more  
• Assist with research including analysis of media coverage and online conversations 
• Build and foster ongoing relationships with key media across brands  
• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials, specifically pitches, product key messages, fact sheets, talk tracks, media briefing documents, and more  
• Conduct media outreach and follow up in alignment with pitch calendar and agile opportunities  
• Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media monitoring reports and competitor coverage, scheduling, and logistics  
• Track product inventory and oversee creative product mailers alongside the team  
• Assist with vendor management for brand initiatives including not limited to influencer partnerships, events, and activations  
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.  
• Demonstrate an understanding of the social media industry, influencer marketing, and basic principles of community engagement  
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct  

You’re a great fit if you:

• Are seeking an amazing workplace invested in supporting your growth and development 
• Value a diverse and inclusive work environment and understand the importance of having a team that can represent all types of voices. 
• Thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, ever-changing environment 
• Are detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, capable of driving results, and working with a sense of urgency 
• Can work independently as well as collaboratively with a team 
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Want to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry 

Basic Qualifications:

• This is an entry-level position. At least 0-6 months internship in Communications Marketing and/or related fields
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates should demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the communications marketing industry and basic principles of integrated communications marketing. 
• Previous internship experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing  
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills  
• Ability to adapt to new conditions, deadlines, and assignments   
• Solid knowledge of the MS Office suite  
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