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Assistant Account Executive, Health

New York City, New York

About Us

At We., we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations — whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change—lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.

About the Role

Would you like to be on the forefront of what’s next in health and health technology, helping clients communicate their advancements in science, technology and more in bold, unconventional ways?

Our team sits at the intersection of profound change in healthcare. Big data, personalized care, digital medicine—it’s all a tidal wave of implications and opportunity. Even better, the new world of healthcare puts patients at the center. 

We. Global Health provides a breadth of communications services to clients across sectors including consumer health and wellness, health IT, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. We develop innovative programs that reach and influence physicians, advocates, patients, regulators, policy makers, payors and the consumers at the center of it all.

The Assistant Account Executive position will be responsible for focusing on media relations, including coverage monitoring and outreach preparation, plus social media monitoring, content development and other account fundamentals including client call agendas and recaps and team logistics. This role will come with opportunities for increased client-facing interaction.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, report and provide insight on competitor and issue-specific media coverage
  • Craft and customize daily/weekly analysis reports
  • Help prepare for media engagements, including development of media lists, pitch letters and interview briefing books
  • Monitor coverage and conversations in social media
  • Provide analysis and strategic recommendations based on industry knowledge
  • Integrate and gather information across teams, clients and partners as needed for projects
  • Vet speaking events, sponsorships and awards as needed
  • Develop agendas and call recaps, taking detailed notes and tracking account activity
  • Help facilitate the regulatory/review process for pharma clients, as necessary

Qualifications 

  • Typically minimum 1-2 years of communications, marketing, or media experiences; can include internship experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Strong interest in healthcare communications
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Comfortable with integrated communication principles
  • Understand the role of the media
  • Interest in developing integrated communications skills incorporating digital and social media
  • High level of initiative.
  • Client and business environment:  Customer service orientation is a must.  Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
  • Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
  • Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
  • Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
  • May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

Compensation

The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.

Salary Range

$52,000 - $57,000 USD

Benefits

As part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days
  • 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees
  • 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability
  • 2 weeks caregiver leave
  • Support with home office equipment
  • Bi-annual Wellness Credits
  • Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
  • Community Engagement Days
  • Learning and Development Programs for our employees

Equal Opportunity: We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.

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