Overview

Porter Novelli is a global purpose communication consultancy with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City and Canada. Our mission is to work with clients to find their authentic ambition to make a positive impact on society. We craft a unique brand position and build the internal and external communication strategies that drive perception and the bottom line. We know that having a clear purpose is essential to building a customer base that will support and advocate on behalf of any organization in any situation. And we can prove that companies with recognized values and vision perform better, year over year. This is our value proposition and our heritage. It’s what sets Porter Novelli apart. 

The Role

Porter Novelli is seeking to hire a Senior Account Executive to implement communications campaigns for a leading pharmaceutical company. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and will be a detail-oriented team player. The position includes material development, stakeholder outreach, and client interaction. Come work on world class brands in a purpose-driven organization that consistently creates impactful award-winning campaigns. 

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and manage tactical PR plans 
• Develop and edit high-quality written materials 
• Utilize media relations skills to engage online and offline with media and influencers 
• Develop and implement thought leadership plans, including securing speaking engagements and placing bylined articles 
• Understand and navigate digital media activations including strategic planning and analytics 
• Identify and build third-party partnerships to advance our clients’ objectives 
• Ensure program deadlines are met while handling multiple projects and managing junior team members 
• Coach and manage junior-level account staff on projects 

The Experience That Will Contribute To Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Business/Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations or Science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience required; agency background/supporting large integrated programs preferred. 
• STRONG PREFERENCE: Experience in the healthcare industry 
• STRONG PLUS: Experience working with Veeva 
• Must be willing to demonstrate an understanding of digital and social strategies 
• Outstanding written and verbal communications 
• Proven ability to effectively plan, organize and manage multiple responsibilities 
• Strong understanding of public relations concepts and tactics, and media relations 
• Knowledge in integrating research and creative work concepts into account activity 
• A team-oriented attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed 
• Desire to have some fun and do well by doing good 
• Ability to manage creative projects and work with internal and external creative teams as the liaison between the client and a creative team 
• Ability to present client recommendations and drive conversations with client 
• Proven ability to navigate successful third-party partnerships 
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and train junior-level account staff, provide quality control, determine workflow and assignments 

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. 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.

As an Omnicom company, Porter Novelli offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees:

• 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 Paid Company Holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Parental Leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Wellness Benefit
• Hybrid Working Environment

Our ambition is simple – to become the most passionately recommended agency in the world. If you are a communications professional that shares our Social Purpose values of embracing imagination, collaborating fiercely, digging deeply, standing up for the right idea, liberating greatness and making a positive impact there's a home for you at Porter Novelli—Join Us. 

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.