Account Executive
Internship
Job Description
- Serves as day-to-day support team member on multiple client accounts
- Schedules client calls and oversees development of agendas and next steps, identifying client follow-up needs
- Responsible for executing and/or overseeing a variety of client program activities including research, media monitoring, and establishing relevant relationships on behalf of clients (including advocacy and earned and social media contacts when appropriate)
- Develops drafts of client documents including press releases, Q&As, fact sheets, social media posts, results reports, activity reports, etc. and proofs all documents for thoroughness and accuracy before providing to other team members or client for review
- Liaison with company partners and vendors on client projects
- Manages comprehensive projects and/or events including logistics, timetables and deadlines
- Provides creative input in developing client strategy documents
- Organizes logistics in coordination with the admin/support staff
- Participates in new business brainstorms
- Conducts research on new business projects
- Aids in the development of new business materials (presentations, RFP responses) as appropriate
- Takes the initiative in seeking training on company processes/procedures
- Displays an ongoing willingness to gain knowledge and make significant contributions to the team
- Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness and attempts to work through issues collaboratively or independently as appropriate
- Works closely and collaboratively with interns and Assistant Account Executives, helping to mentor and provide direction on projects as needed
- Encourages and responds to feedback from manager and team members
- Demonstrates flexibility in working across teams, able to adapt to project needs, different team working styles, etc.
- Effectively partners with specialty teams (creative, earned and social) to meet client needs, clearly communicating project objectives, direction and timing
- Actively supports company values and an inclusive culture
- Ensures accuracy of all written projects, including grammar, fact-checking and referencing documents as needed
- Takes opportunities to lead in client interactions to further develop client communication skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, marketing, business or health / science related field or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years’ communications experience (preferably in healthcare dealing with public and private sector entities in global and/or domestic health)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build cross functional relationships
- Works collaboratively as part of a team
- Innovative thinker and creative problem solver
- Shows an entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong attention to detail
- Possesses strong organizational and project management skills
- Superb internal and external communications skills (verbal, written, listening)
- Possesses strong time management skills; able to balance multiple priorities
- Solid research skills
- Passionate about improving lives through innovations in health
- Social and traditional media experience preferred
Reference no: 89230