Porter Novelli is a global communication company that seeks an Account Executive to support communications programs for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The role involves executing campaigns, developing communication materials, and collaborating with integrated teams to enhance client initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of public relations plans: Assist in bringing strategic ideas to life by contributing to PR programs that align with client goals and reflect key industry trends
- Help translate scientific and regulatory milestones: Contribute to developing internal and external communication materials for data milestones and regulatory approvals that resonate with audiences, including media, healthcare professionals, and patient communities
- Draft and polish high-quality communications materials: Support content creation, including press releases, media materials, social media posts, and sponsored content, with close attention to accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment
- Support media outreach and monitoring: Help research media targets, develop media lists, draft outreach materials, and monitor relevant coverage and opportunities
- Collaborate with integrated teams: Partner with colleagues across digital, paid, media, and analytics functions to support the development of integrated campaign elements
- Track trends and news developments: Conduct media monitoring and background research to inform strategy, messaging, and client counsel
- Keep projects moving smoothly: Help manage timelines, organize files, and ensure tasks stay on track, contributing to the smooth execution of team initiatives
- Pitch in where needed: Be ready to support teammates with coordination, documentation, and execution across various projects and deliverables
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field
- 1-3 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or marketing; agency experience and exposure to large, integrated programs preferred
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling disease state awareness materials, social media copy, media materials and other client assets
- Understand digital and social media strategies and their role in communications campaigns
- Help drive projects forward and support day-to-day team operations, including meeting preparation, client follow-ups and other project management coordination activities
- Ability to manage projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
- A team-oriented, proactive mindset, with a willingness to contribute beyond defined responsibilities
- Health communications experience preferred; familiarity with pharmaceutical, biotech, or health communications is a plus
- Familiarity with Veeva and preparing documents for MLR reviews is a strong advantage
Benefits
- Medical & Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k (with discretionary employer match)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
- 14.5 Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Family Forming Benefits
- Wellness Benefit
- Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office)
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