Account Executive, Health and Wellness

About the role

BODEN, an award-winning, independent communications powerhouse, seeks an Account Executive, Health & Wellness to join their team. This position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the Hispanic community.

Responsibilities

• Develops pitch and story ideas and secures media placements through proactive media relations initiatives
• Maintains and builds strong relationships with media and influencers
• Works on proactive media relations for story development that generates media coverage and handles media inquiries for clients
• Identifies, develops, and writes strong pitch ideas; secures consistent and quality media placements with active pitching
• Closely monitors and analyzes media coverage, the online environment, and public opinion
• Contributes to the development of strategic communications plans and actively participates in brainstorming sessions
• Assists in guiding and coaching Account Coordinators, interns, and trainees
• Manages multiple projects from conception to completion, ensuring deadline and budget adherence
• Provides day-to-day support to client projects, producing results-driven client deliverables
• Delivers creative and top-notch communications by researching and understanding industry topics, issues or news related to the account
• Manages client tactics and activations
• Acts as a project manager for client events, activations, campaigns, etc.
• Builds strong rapport with agency partners and vendors
• Assists in client administrative duties such as account reports, billing, vendor relations, etc.
• Supports award submission processes including research, materials gathering, drafting, and editing of submissions
• Assists in the development of key messages, drafting rapid-response documents, and provides on-site support at press briefings
• Supports new business initiatives

Requirements

• 2-3 years of work experience in public relations/communications or related field
• Experience securing consistent and quality media placements and results
• Polished communication (written and verbal) skills - both in English and in Spanish
• Analytical skills as it applies to research and reporting
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional presentation skills, speaks concisely; can answer questions with great confidence
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to complete activities within assigned deadlines and budget
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field