Sr. Account Executive, Influencer

Porter Novelli; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation Days

Parental Leave

Wellness Benefit

Hybrid work

Job summary

Porter Novelli, in partnership with Fleishman Hillard, seeks a Senior Account Executive (SAE), Influence, to support planning, execution, and measurement of influencer marketing and social campaigns for major pharmaceutical and biotech clients. This role offers growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with leadership exposure.

The position emphasizes proactive project management, strong writing, and up-to-date social media knowledge, with a hybrid work model and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or influencer marketing.
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech communications account and influencer experience preferred.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills for disease state materials and social copy.
• Understanding of digital and social media strategies in communications campaigns.
• Familiarity with influencer marketing fundamentals and current trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead account activities with minimal supervision and deliverables accuracy.
• Draft client materials including social content, influencer briefs, and recaps.
• Proofread materials for clarity and adherence to client standards.
• Support project timelines and collaborate with managers to stay on track.
• Develop digital trend stories for Mash Up and client communications.
• Oversee account administration and client-ready call agendas.

Skills

Public relations

Influencer marketing

Writing

Project management

Social media

DEIB awareness

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Agency

Porter Novelli

Job Function

Consulting

Job Subfunction

Business and Change Consulting

Job Description

-Building Together-

Fleishman Hillard and Porter Novelli are coming together as one integrated agency under the Fleishman Hillard banner, bringing together two industry-leading teams to create something even stronger.

Our combination provides more of what clients need right now: teams with deeper sector expertise, faster access to solutions, and the precision to handle complex, mission‑critical assignments. Together, we are one of the industry’s leading communications consultancies, with pronounced strength in health & life sciences, technology, financial services, social impact, and public sector, among others.

The Role

The Senior Account Executive (SAE), Influence, plays an integral role in supporting the planning, execution, and measurement of influencer marketing and social campaigns for major pharmaceutical and biotech clients. This position is designed for a proactive, detail‑oriented team player eager to learn the ins and outs of influencer marketing while contributing unique ideas in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Reporting to senior team members, you will help ensure flawless campaign delivery, support account operations, and build the foundation needed to become a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading account activities with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all deliverables
• Drafting client materials—including social content, influencer briefs, and campaign recaps—with high attention to detail and minimal errors
• Proofreading and editing materials for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to client standards
• Supporting internal and external project timeline updates and collaborating with project managers to keep deliverables on track
• Leading the development of digital trend stories to support our weekly Mash Up and ongoing client communications
• Guiding day‑to‑day account activities, overseeing account administration, and collaborating with team members to deliver client‑ready call agendas and recaps
• Delivering updates on client calls and actively participating in internal meetings
• Understanding client review processes and working with supervisors to implement edits and revisions accurately
• Remaining highly engaged with social media channels to stay current on platform trends and formats
• Applying training in social listening, community management, and content management platforms to campaign work
• Demonstrating knowledge of social media creative formats and requirements to support campaign execution
• Monitoring influencer partners regularly for brand safety concerns and supporting/leading communications about deadlines and feedback
• Actively participating in brainstorming and creative sessions, contributing fresh ideas and innovative solutions to campaign challenges
• Summarizing outcomes from team discussions and collaborating on actionable next steps

The Experience That Will Contribute To Your Success

• 3+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or influencer marketing; agency experience and exposure to large, integrated programs is preferred.
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech communications account and relevant influencer experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Veeva and preparing content for MLR reviews is a strong advantage.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling disease state awareness materials, social media copy, and other client assets.
• Understand digital and social media strategies and their role in communications campaigns
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of influencer marketing fundamentals and social media platforms, including current trends and content formats
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with meticulous attention to detail in all deliverables
• Proactively manages project timelines and deliverables, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule
• Conducts effective research on influencers, industry trends, and campaign performance to support team recommendations
• Collaborates effectively with cross‑functional teams and maintains a positive, solutions‑oriented approach
• Applies creative thinking to brainstorming sessions and campaign development
• Consistently models professionalism, reliability, and accountability in interactions with clients and colleagues
• Embraces feedback and actively seeks opportunities for learning and professional growth
• Utilizes digital tools for social listening, content management, and reporting
• Contributes to an inclusive, respectful team environment and upholds DEIB principles in all work

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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)

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business. $70,000 - $78,000

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$70,000 - $78,000