We recently won the opportunity as agency of record for one of the largest and fastest-growing businesses we represent at Edelman Health. The account – which is comprised of two broad components: corporate communications and digital – spans multiple areas of focus including executive visibility, internal communications, policy, digital content strategy & creation, and more, meaning you’ll have an opportunity to partner with experts from across the Edelman network as you work with one of the world’s leading-edge pharmaceutical companies.

We are looking for a seasoned account lead to join our integrated team comprising engaged, eager team members and specialists. The ideal candidate will have a passion for detail, clarity, and accuracy, a level of understanding of Digital, and thrive on keeping big teams and budgets to task and on timeline. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall day-to-day account management, including all project timelines and budget working toward agreed strategic goals
• Support financial and operational performance of multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring quality work, deadline, and budget adherence, and that plan creation and execution map to goals 
• Support day-to-day client relations, including the ability to help troubleshoot client and internal issues 
• Demonstrate writing excellence when crafting internal and client materials and correspondence, with the ability to support content development for digital/social, employee and executive, media, and crisis
• Help oversee smooth functioning of “always on” social media content production process, including coordinating between different teams (e.g., strategy, creative, production)
• Help ensure social content remains on strategy throughout the content development process
• Participate in review and QC of social content in multiple formats (e.g., video, static, social copy) for multiple channels (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube)
• Supervise staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable and conducting their reviews 
• Display strong presentation skills
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals 
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. 

• At least 5 years 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

• Experience effectively managing multiple sizable accounts (including financials) and serving as the daily client contact simultaneously.
• Should have experience working in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech communications. 
• Superior written and verbal communication skills along with the proven ability to consistently make sound judgments and effectively motivate and manage teams. 

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