Account Executive, Health

Role Overview

• Manage assigned client deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail.
• Draft client communications and status updates; anticipate team needs and recommend next steps.
• Participate in client calls and meetings, capturing actionable notes and ensuring follow-up items are completed.
• Coordinate logistics for projects, stakeholder engagements, and events with minimal oversight.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, or policy stakeholders.
• Support outreach and engagement programs across media, digital, and political channels.
• Monitor coverage and policy developments, analyze sentiment, and identify relevant opportunities or risks for clients.
• Develop clear, compelling written materials including press releases, talking points, op-eds, stakeholder briefings, and social content.
• Tailor content to audience and channel, ensuring consistency with client objectives and Edelman quality standards.
• Conduct media, policy, and market research to inform recommendations and program development.
• Synthesize findings into actionable insights that support strategic counsel.
• Apply analytical thinking to evaluate campaign performance and identify insights and learnings.
• Partner with colleagues across solutions, practices, and/or markets to deliver integrated client work.
• Demonstrate understanding of Edelman’s full suite of capabilities.
• Support internal collaboration by sharing best practices and coordinating efforts across teams.
• Seek feedback and apply learnings to improve performance and efficiency.
• Demonstrate curiosity about evolving media, policy, and cultural trends.
• Build confidence in contributing ideas and recommendations in team settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 1+ year of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline
• Excellent writing, organization, and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with media, policy, and social platforms, and comfort using digital tools
• Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and growing confidence in client interactions
• Healthcare experience is a plus
• Previous agency experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• travel assistance
• wellness programing