Senior Associate, Healthcare Digital Communications

Weber Shandwick; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick is seeking a senior associate with healthcare communications expertise to counsel clients, manage day‑to‑day account needs, and coordinate with large cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes digital, social media, and influencer work, with strong knowledge of earned media, data, and regulatory milestones.

You will support digital strategy for major healthcare brands, create content briefs and timelines, and maintain up‑to‑date industry insights while acting as a client contact.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in public relations at an agency or corporate in‑house (healthcare experience preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Self-starter who works well within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
• Be eager to quickly learn new systems, tools, approaches and platforms.
• BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, or in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior associate counselor to healthcare clients and manage day-to-day account needs.
• Provide digital counsel and manage day-to-day work, in addition to serving as a client contact.
• Support day-to-day digital strategy for a major client across a portfolio of brands, writing briefs, calendars and timelines.
• Coordinate with account, media, sci comms, analytics and influencer teams.
• Show interest in digital analytics and data-driven insights for social, influencer and paid/organic platforms.
• Attend and speak on client calls and act as a thought leader in elevating digital health trends.

Skills

Digital & social media fluency

Healthcare communications experience

Data & regulatory communications

Presentation skills

Proactive project coordination

Education

BA in Public Relations/Communications

Job description

Weber Shandwick is seeking a senior associate with healthcare communications expertise to counsel clients, manage day‑to‑day account needs, and coordinate with large cross‑functional teams. The role emphasizes digital, social media, and influencer work, with strong knowledge of earned media, data, and regulatory milestones.

You will support digital strategy for major healthcare brands, create content briefs and timelines, and maintain up‑to‑date industry insights while acting as a client contact.