Advisor, Healthcare Communications

Role Overview

The role of the Advisor is a foundational role to the firm and our client teams, as the Advisors serve on multiple client teams as the internal teams’ go-to person, responsible for day-to-day implementation of client work. This is an in-person position. Candidates must live in Chicago, IL or Nashville, TN or be willing to relocate to either city.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial drafts and driving the editing process of client materials
• Edit materials of other team members, as appropriate
• Conduct media pitching, outreach and monitoring
• Draft weekly/monthly results reports
• Weekly self-planning and time management
• Logistics and tactical implementation of projects
• Research in support of client projects and/or their business
• Gain an increasingly sophisticated understanding of industry and competitor issues and trends relevant to client markets, the healthcare industry and service category
• Offer proactive, value-added suggestions to enhance client work (i.e.: asking the right questions, managing up to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, etc.)
• Timely reporting to manager, colleagues, team leads
• Implement other tasks as assigned by manager or team lead

Qualifications And Desired Skills

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree; communications, public relations, journalism or political science focus is beneficial
• 2-3 years of professional experience required
• Deliver work on-time to achieve client commitments
• Demonstrate strategic thinking that leads to quality deliverables and program implementation
• Effectively plan and manage their own time well as well as for their teams
• Be a team player, with natural collegiality and desire for collaboration
• Seek out growth opportunities with curiosity and passion
• Be adept at managing multiple priorities and switching gears throughout the day
• Embrace the Jarrard Vision, Mission and Values

What You Can Expect From Us

• A high-stakes work that makes healthcare better
• A collegial and inclusive workplace with understanding co-workers who care as much as you do about getting the work right
• Encouragement to ask probing questions and openness to new ideas
• Creative problem solving alongside clients who see you as a partner, not a vendor
• Investment in your growth and development via our competency-based talent development platform
• A salary range of $62,500-$68,000, plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness stipend, and additional voluntary benefits