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Corporate Communications Account Supervisor, Healthcare Team
Location: New York City
ICR, a leading strategic communications firm, is seeking an Account Supervisor to join its growing Healthcare Corporate Communications team. This individual will work closely with senior practice leaders to provide critical communications and media relations support to the firm’s diverse roster of biopharmaceutical, medical technology and healthcare services clients. This individual will be responsible for leading accounts and be relied upon to develop and execute strategic communications plans that advance client business objectives, influence public opinion and enhance corporate reputation. The individual will assist with new business development efforts, crisis communications and special situation projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about integrated healthcare communications, media relations, social media and excels in a team environment where management and junior staff work hand in hand to achieve outstanding results. Previous healthcare and/or financial media relations experience is highly valued.
Responsibilities:
- Play an active role in the research, planning and development of strategic communications programs, including scientific data announcements, corporate milestones and thought leadership
- Support execution of communication strategy, including aggressive pitching of business, financial and trade media
- Support in the development of corporate messaging to ensure the client’s value proposition is conveyed in a clear and compelling way
- Proactive media relations to achieve quality, high-impact placements on a regular basis including pitching business, financial and trade media; build and maintain relationships with media; understand media trends and opportunities
- Assist in the development of client content, including corporate presentations, press releases, media pitches, award submissions, thought leadership articles and social media content
- Support account management efforts
- Play an active role in new business pitches and the drafting of pitch and proposal materials
Qualifications:
- 5-8 years of relevant agency or corporate communications experience, including PR experience, showing proven earned media placements in business and trade media.
- Previous experience working with life science, pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medical technology companies required.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively manage clients and accounts, including managing junior staff, client issues, budgets, etc.
- Ability to take initiative and anticipate client needs
- Strong writing skills and experience developing compelling pitches
- Social media savvy is required
- Critical and structured thinker with superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to synthesize information, set and execute on strategic and tactical objectives
- Excellent organizational and planning skills; able to work quickly under pressure, handling and prioritizing multiple assignments
- Creative and energetic personality
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up
- Completed Bachelor's Degree