Account Executive, Health

Edelman

Account Executive supporting healthcare communications, engaging with clients, and managing projects across media and communications. Collaborating with teams to develop impactful client deliverables and strategies.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned client deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail.
Draft client communications and status updates; anticipate team needs and recommend next steps.
Participate in client calls and meetings, capturing actionable notes and ensuring follow-up items are completed.
Coordinate logistics for projects, stakeholder engagements, and events with minimal oversight.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, or policy stakeholders.
Support outreach and engagement programs across media, digital, and political channels.
Monitor coverage and policy developments, analyze sentiment, and identify relevant opportunities or risks for clients.
Develop clear, compelling written materials including press releases, talking points, op-eds, stakeholder briefings, and social content.
Tailor content to audience and channel, ensuring consistency with client objectives and Edelman quality standards.
Conduct media, policy, and market research to inform recommendations and program development.
Synthesize findings into actionable insights that support strategic counsel.
Apply analytical thinking to evaluate campaign performance and identify insights and learnings.
Partner with colleagues across solutions, practices, and/or markets to deliver integrated client work.
Demonstrate understanding of Edelman’s full suite of capabilities.
Support internal collaboration by sharing best practices and coordinating efforts across teams.
Seek feedback and apply learnings to improve performance and efficiency.
Demonstrate curiosity about evolving media, policy, and cultural trends.
Build confidence in contributing ideas and recommendations in team settings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
1+ year of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline
Excellent writing, organization, and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with media, policy, and social platforms, and comfort using digital tools
Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and growing confidence in client interactions
Healthcare experience is a plus
Previous agency experience strongly preferred

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

writingproject managementmedia researchpolicy analysismarket researchcontent developmentanalytical thinkingstakeholder engagementcampaign performance evaluationdigital communication

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizationverbal communicationcuriosityrelationship buildingteam collaborationfeedback applicationstrategic thinkingaccountabilityconfidence