Senior Account Executive

Wpp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking a Senior Account Executive in New York to support public relations strategies and manage client relationships. This role involves creating communication materials, coordinating stakeholder engagements, and mentoring junior members. Key qualifications include a strong interest in healthcare, experience in client servicing, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $75,000 - $85,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in healthcare, public affairs, strategic communications or policy.
• Experience managing large, complex client accounts.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of integrated public affairs programs.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Develop communications materials grounded in strong research.

Skills

Healthcare understanding

Client relationship management

Research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Account Executive (Public Relations)

New York, NY

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of integrated public affairs and communications programmes, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Manage day‑to‑day client relationships, acting as a key point of contact, providing regular updates, and ensuring expectations are met through consistent, high‑quality delivery.
• Develop internal and external communications and public affairs materials, including briefs, reports, stakeholder maps, and presentations, grounded in strong research and insights.
• Coordinate and support clients with stakeholder engagement activities, media, policy consultations, meetings, and events.
• Work closely with internal teams to manage workflows, timelines, and resourcing across accounts, ensuring efficient and effective programme delivery.
• Contribute to organic account growth by identifying opportunities and supporting senior team members in the development of proposals and pitch materials.
• Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on deliverables, reviewing work, and contributing to their ongoing development.
• Stay up to date on healthcare and policy developments, sharing relevant insights with the team and contributing to internal knowledge building and capability development.

Requirements

• A strong interest in healthcare, public affairs, strategic communications or policy, with a good understanding of how healthcare companies and systems operate.
• Experience running large, complex client accounts across multiple workstreams and geographies.
• Experience in a communications, public affairs, healthcare, policy, or consultancy environment, with exposure to client servicing and multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Proven ability to manage day‑to‑day client relationships and deliver high‑quality work across multiple projects or accounts in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, structured outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to produce polished client‑ready materials.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with experience working effectively in team‑based environments and supporting senior colleagues on strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload effectively, prioritise tasks, and deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• An interest in developing leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development and culture.

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.