Healthcare Assistant Account Executive

Cohn & Wolfe is seeking highly creative, motivated candidates to join us at the Assistant Account Executive level to work on multiple accounts in our growing and award-winning healthcare practice.

We are looking for a team player who can deliver on results and is not afraid to think outside of the box. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in/understanding of science, will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, and will have strong research and analytical skills. He/she must be detailed oriented, resourceful, and able to multi-task and prioritize under deadlines. Prior experience in Healthcare PR is a plus but not required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
• Write and distribute basic materials including pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks, and standby statements.
• Create and maintain media lists.
• Handle routine media inquiries.
• Monitor media to report coverage that affects the Client’s business.
• Handle basic research of Client’s business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base.
• Develop relationships with external audiences (media, third-party constituencies, etc.) to convey the Client’s message.
• May coordinate specific events and promotions for the Client(s).
• Represent Client(s) at events or trade shows.
• Assist in account administration duties such as billing and activity reports.
• Work with internal service departments, external vendors, news media, other Ad/PR agencies and other account staff members at Cohn & Wolfe to service the Client(s).

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year of PR or equivalent work experience and/or recent graduate with solid PR internship background.
• Basic understanding of the field of public relations.
• Some knowledge of Client(s) or practice area helpful.

If you are looking for the opportunity to build a public relations career in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced work environment, Cohn & Wolfe wants to speak with you! Please include your resume and cover letter when you apply.

Cohn & Wolfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.