Assistant Account Executive, Health

Edelman

Assistant Account Executive supporting accounts in pharmaceutical communications and advisory work. Engaging in client service, content development, and team collaboration across various disciplines.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40,000 - $52,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality client service support by preparing reports, maintaining project trackers, organizing logistics, and ensuring materials are ready for meetings and calls.
Demonstrate strong fundamentals in research, writing, editing, and proofreading to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Monitor and analyze traditional media coverage, social media conversations, relevant announcements in the disease space, and competitor activity.
Develop client-facing flags of noteworthy developments, as appropriate.
Conduct research to inform briefings, stakeholder maps, and landscape analyses.
Draft and edit materials such as press releases, client reports, spokesperson talking points, long-form articles, social media content and meeting summaries.
Review clinical data of core client products, as well as relevant competitor therapeutics, and be able to incorporate datapoints into materials, as appropriate.
Engage with cross-functional colleagues across creative, analytics, digital, paid media, creator, and strategy teams to deliver cohesive, integrated work.
Actively participate in Edelman learning programs and internal networking opportunities to broaden exposure to different practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
Internship or relevant experience in communications, public affairs, or related disciplines (e.g., research, consulting, media, or government).
Strong writing, editing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media platforms.
Demonstrated accountability, curiosity, and commitment to client service excellence.
Interest or knowledge of the rare disease and hematology space(s) is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical and dental insurance
vision
401K
life insurance
disability insurance
paid time off
travel assistance
wellness programing

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingproofreadingresearchdata analysisreport preparationproject trackinglandscape analysisclient reportingsocial media content creation

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsaccountabilitycuriosityclient service excellenceadaptabilitycommunication skillscollaborationattention to detailtime management