Account Director - Public Relations

About the role

Inizio Evoke Comms is a global, award-winning health communications agency. As an Account Director, you will serve as the daily client lead for at least one client, manage assigned projects independently, and participate in new business efforts.

Client Partnership

• Develop and cultivate relationships with clients and external audiences
• Thoughtfully counsel clients based on communications landscape and business goals
• Proactively direct planning and execution of projects ensuring timeliness, efficiency and high-quality delivery of results
• Lead and oversee development of client budgets and SOWs, track monthly financials for each client
• Possess skills necessary to handle issues management, mobilize teams to respond to issues and provide strategically sound recommendations to clients on how to address issues
• Lead key aspects of client interactions and liaise with external partners

Business Development & Operations

• Research, develop, and present new business proposals
• Participate in organic/new business pitches with confidence
• Identify and realize opportunities for organic account growth
• Utilize data to drive agency recommendations and idea generation

Leadership & Teamwork

• Proactively seeks out professional development opportunities and skillset growth
• Flex between teams / management styles. Use team meetings as an opportunity to share knowledge and to keep team engaged
• Support the team in delivering programs by driving the quality and direction of the team on day today basis
• Provide direct and constructive feedback to team members, giving opportunities to grow through stretching their abilities
• Coach, mentor, and motivate junior team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business or health / science related field or equivalent experience
• 6+ years' communications or related marketing / advocacy / health experience; US/global health issues or health product communications experience
• Ability to work cooperatively across teams
• Experience managing resources and budgets
• Experience with media relations strategy and social media landscape
• Demonstrated keen critical thinking skills and proactivity
• Recognized project management ability
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented mindset
• Passion about improving lives through innovations in health
• An understanding of current issues in domestic and global health

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience with media relations and social media
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of health-related communications and advocacy

Benefits

Inizio Evoke Comms provides an exciting and flexible work environment, great compensation packages and outstanding company paid benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role out of our New York City or Philadelphia office.