Account Supervisor/Managing Supervisor, Earned Media & Sponsored Content (Healthcare)

FleishmanHillard•Chicago, GA

16d•$61,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

FleishmanHillard is a global integrated communications agency delivering transformational outcomes for some of the world’s biggest brands. We have an immediate opening for an Account Supervisor or Managing Supervisor with a background in and a passion for Health & Life Science (H&LS) communications to work with collaborative teams on integrated programs encompassing media and influencer relations, brand messaging, paid media integrations/sponsored content, social media, and more within the pharmaceutical space. FH has built its reputation on creating customized, integrated solutions that deliver what our clients value most: meaningful, positive and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations meeting their specific challenges or opportunities. We’re seeking energetic professionals with good instincts, who are early adopters and self-starters, and have an adventurous spirit and passion for collaboration. Our culture values talented, nimble, creative people who both are exemplary leaders and effective team players. FleishmanHillard values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals.

Requirements

A minimum of 4+ years of experience in developing and implementing communications programs, with an emphasis on public relations work for large pharma and public sector clients. Agency experience is strongly preferred.
Experience managing paid product integrations, media partnerships or brand sponsorships with a focus on producing sponsored content, with an understanding of the process from RFP to AAR, and all points in between.
Demonstrated ability to manage deal points and contracting process and integration of partnerships into owned social media channels
Understanding of and passion for media, content, and creative and the details that go into taking a partnership concept from ideation, to implementation, and finally to market in a variety of forms – online, broadcast and social
Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.
Depth of well-rounded experience in the H&LS practice area, with proven success working with a variety of top-tier health long-lead publications, short-lead health media and national broadcast media, including national morning shows. A demonstrated hands-on media approach is required.
Experience managing and coordinating projects with multiple work streams, including managing more junior team members, both directly and indirectly.
Excellent writing abilities with extensive experience developing and editing high quality written materials, including media correspondence and story angles; and illustrating strong presentation skills.
The ability to develop and generate support for strategic, comprehensive communications plans that apply creative tactics and use a variety of communication channels, including digital (e-mail, social media, blogs and intranet), print publications and brochures, executive memos, face-to-face meeting scripts/talking points, special events, video, and FAQs.
Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clients.
Experience working directly with clients on day-to-day activities.
Good interpersonal skills, can work effectively in a virtual team environment, negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies for national health media for campaigns, products/services and compelling trend stories.
Must have strong relationships with health/pharma lifestyle media along with experience targeting different demographics, with an emphasis on HCPs and patient audiences.
Support the execution of high-quality campaign launches alongside opportunistic media programs, helping manage from conception to execution to placement.
Assist in managing a series of paid editorial partnerships focused on sponsored content, helping to identify, vet and RFP partners, along with overseeing brief, content develop and contractual needs.
Partner with internal stakeholders to collaborate on integration of paid partnership social media assets, with an understanding of platform requirements and best practices within a regulated environment.
Work with senior members across the network to manage and execute integrated communications programs that embrace all areas of communications including product PR, branding, social media management, crisis/issues management, and media relations.
Play a pivotal role in handling many of the day-to-day deliverables for the H&LS practice’s account teams, including content creation and oversight as well as project and account management.
Drive story idea development and work closely with media to shape and control communications that are in line with overall account objectives.
Work with integrated teams to provide clients with seamless multi-channel solutions utilizing traditional PR, digital and social media platforms to deliver maximum performance and results.