Senior Account Executive, Health

Edelman; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

A leading global communications firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Account Executive for its Health practice. The ideal candidate will have over three years of relevant public relations experience and will be responsible for developing communication strategies and managing multiple projects within a dynamic team. This role offers a salary between $60,000 and $80,000 per year, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage multiple small or medium-sized projects simultaneously.
• Perform well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications plans and implement public relations tactics.
• Manage multiple projects on a fast-paced account.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Research and writing experience

Client interaction

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Senior Account Executive, Health

Join our dynamic Health practice at Edelman. This opportunity is perfect for a smart, passionate PR professional who would like to grow their career in healthcare communications.

Requirements

• Develop communications plans, implement public relations tactics, and impart knowledge to more junior team members.
• Have strong communications skills, experience in research, writing, editing, and client interaction; perform well under pressure and be a team player.
• Manage multiple projects on a fast‑paced, high‑profile integrated account, anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence.
• Contribute to the financial health of the account, including project budget trackers, activity reports and monthly billing updates.
• Work with cross‑functional team members seamlessly to deliver timely, high‑quality, detailed work.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Consistently produce high‑quality internal and external communications content.
• Maintain SOP documents on behalf of the broader team to ensure consistency and accuracy across the portfolio.
• Help plan and coordinate traditional, digital and social media campaigns.
• Proactively support junior and senior team members with ad‑hoc client asks as they arise.
• Aid in new business process including idea contribution, research and proposal preparation.
• Commit to continuous learning; set and pursue stretch goals.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields, including research, public policy, advertising, management consulting, media, and publishing; pharma experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and proven ability to manage multiple small or medium‑sized projects simultaneously.
• Strong communications skills, experience in research, writing, editing, and client interaction; perform well under pressure and be a team player.
• Ability to manage up to senior team members on project status and needs while providing guidance and resources to junior team members.

Compensation

$60,000 – $80,000 per year, based on relevant factors including education, experience, and performance.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance.
• Paid time off, travel assistance, and wellness programing.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.