Salutem – a specialist Daniel J. Edelman Health agency – is seeking an Account Executive to join our growing team! Health-related PR experience is preferred.

Our team provides a wide array of communications services to a diversified portfolio of healthcare clients including major pharmaceutical and biotech companies, medtech and medical devices, hospitals, and health insurers. By employing innovative and thoughtful strategies, the team develops integrated corporate reputation, executive visibility, and brand campaigns that help our clients promote their brands protect their reputations and license to operate and influence public perceptions.

The Account Executive will have the ability to learn and deploy a wide variety of communications skills to a single, but diversified, industry that is of fundamental importance to individuals, governments, and society at large. Furthermore, employees will hone their communication skills alongside colleagues who have deep expertise at the intersection of healthcare and public relations.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to creation of communications plans and materials that meet client objectives 
• Manage multiple projects from conception to completion, by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline and budget adherence 
• Build relationship with clients and colleague at all levels 
• Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content often under tight timelines and with competing priorities
• Coordinate client touchpoints, helping to set the agenda and provide action-oriented recaps 
• Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media outreach plans and owning media monitoring needs to identify and draft flags of relevant news 
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals 
• Possess a solid understanding of the current healthcare landscape and topical issues
• Supervise staff junior to you by motivating, coaching and consistently providing feedback 
• Aid in new business process including idea contribution, research and proposal preparation 
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct 

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing 
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

• Solid grasp of all basic public relations tools and how they are used as well as solid research, writing and editing skills 
• Ability to develop relationship with media and apply experience and initiative in developing traditional and digital media relations strategies 
• Interest/experience in Pharmaceutical PR, Veeva, and MLR Review 

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A fast-forward, health-only agency with the resources of the DJE network, Salutem is a nimble partner for companies seeking quick flex, health expertise to tackle today’s business challenges, build trust across stakeholders and communicate in a fractured, complex world. 

We draw on the heritage and resources of Daniel J. Edelman’s family of companies while specializing in courageous ideas that help our clients meet their business objectives. Whether for patients, consumers, healthcare professionals, employees or the payer community, we deliver communications marketing solutions that inspire attention and action across the evolving world of health.

Salutem is a reminder that the story of health is one of promise, discovery and evolution. Powered by a legacy of progress and collaboration, it is a fusion of knowledge, action, risk and ideas that calls for innovative health sector communications to build momentum and drive transformation.

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

Salutem is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.