Assistant Account Executive - Public Relations

Inizio Evoke•New York, NY

21h•$50,000 - $57,500

About The Position

Inizio Evoke Comms is a global health communications agency serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, consumer, and nonprofit clients. The Assistant Account Executive supports client engagements by developing and executing existing and new client programs, contributing to client and business development efforts, and applying communications experience to improve health. This remote or hybrid position is based out of the New York City office and reports to an Account Director. The role involves building client relationships, understanding client goals and strategy, participating in meetings, and leading updates for assigned projects. The Assistant Account Executive drafts a range of communications materials, manages project timelines, budgets, deliverables and workstreams, and supports new business opportunities through research, presentations, and RFP responses. The position also calls for effective communication, collaboration, initiative, continued learning, and serving as a role model for junior team members and company values. Inizio Evoke Comms describes its work environment as exciting and flexible. Compensation includes a base salary range of $50,000–$57,500 USD, with the final amount potentially varying according to experience, skills, location, and cost of living. The company also offers medical and dental benefits, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexible time off, personal support, and learning and development opportunities. The company is an equal opportunity workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or a health/science-related field, or equivalent experience.
Interest in the pharmaceutical or health communications space.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Passion for improving lives through innovations in health.
Understanding of current issues in domestic and global health.
Experience with social and traditional media.
Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

Build client relationships through communication and regular interaction.
Understand client goals and overall strategy, and connect public relations tactics to broader client strategy.
Participate in client meetings and calls, and lead updates for owned projects.
Draft client communications, including emails, project proposals, newsletters, research and results reports, press releases and materials, video scripts, and social media content.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and independently oversee assigned workstreams.
Develop budgets and scopes of work; manage monthly financials and flag relevant updates to the internal finance team and clients.
Support new business opportunities through research analysis, presentation development, and RFP responses.
Use data to support agency recommendations and guide idea generation.
Lead aspects of client interactions to develop client communication skills.
Collaborate or work independently to address issues, demonstrate initiative, and continue gaining knowledge.
Serve as a role model for junior team members and company values, and help inspire an inclusive culture.