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Chicago, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About us

Highwire sets the standard for high-impact communications and marketing for global technology and healthcare companies connecting reputation to revenue. We are building a healthcare powerhouse and looking for a leader to help grow the practice and expand our footprint across the healthcare industry.

At Highwire we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency we foster an inclusive environment where everyoneregardless of age race/ethnicity size shape gender identity sexual orientation religion and different abilitiescan feel safe celebrated and worthy.

We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our ideal Account Executive Health has 2-3 years of PR experience maybe at an agency maybe working for a hot startup at the stage where youre ready to elevate your career. You have solid relationships with key players youve got your finger on the pulse of social media and of course youre an exceptional writer. You are on the cusp of discovering the role that allows you to join a forward-thinking agency where you can develop new leadership skills under the nurturing guidance of seasoned pros that have a work hard/play hard mentality. If this sounds like just the team you have been waiting for you should definitely check out Highwire.

Key Responsibilities

    • Media/Influencer Relations
    • Strong knowledge of all media and influencers relevant to clients business
    • Proactive media engagement and storyline development
    • Strong relationship with regular media and influencer targets
    • Secure coverage for each account according to team goals

    • Client Service/Management
    • Facilitate media briefings across client accounts and provide feedback to clients
    • Own portions of client PR calls
    • Provide counsel on media opportunities and coverage
    • Present quarterly/yearly account progress (as needed)
    • Own key elements of the PR program (analysts influencers speaking content etc.)
    • Become a go to resource for client contact

    • Writing Proficiencies
    • Ability to generate press releases and other content that meets client satisfaction with minimal edits
    • Ability to generate and edit award submissions press releases fact sheets backgrounders biographies tour reports briefing books contributed articles speaking opportunity abstracts pitches Q&As company memorandum and general team correspondence; also responsible for their production and assembly
    • Professional articulate and timely client communication
    • Development of consistent creative successful pitches

    • Agency Operations
    • Mentor junior staff assist in development of goals for reports deliver annual reviews and quarterly check ins.
    • Participation in new business process including proactively identifying new targets research and presenting at pitch.
    • Identify attend and encourage others to attend networking events.
    • Maintain a respectful enthusiastic and professional attitude towards coworkers clients and outside colleagues and lead team by example.
    • Support teams and manage up and down.
    • Responsible use of flexible work policies.
    • Uses Highwire social channels; writes for Highwire blog.
    • Mentor junior staff to elevate development.

    • Self Development
    • Proactively set up quarterly goals with principal; track against goals and demonstrate growth
    • Effectively prioritize responsibilities based on impact timelines workflow and client goals.
    • Drive projects forward independently eliminating the need for managers to consistent check in re: follow through/ task completion.
    • Identify areas for self-improvement and bring suggestions and solutions to management.
    • Consistently hit deadlines or give enough notice if you wont.
    • Attends regular networking events.

Highwire Perks

    • Competitive salary
    • Merit-based bonuses and promotions
    • Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle
    • Excellent vacation policy including extended break for summer and winter holiday
    • Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3pm
    • 401K Match
    • Medical and dental benefits/ FSA
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Commuter Benefit
    • Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books exhibitions etc.
    • Technology reimbursement
    • Wellness benefit
    • Donation Match
    • Mentorship
    • Monthly recognition programs
    • Employee referral bonus
    • New business referral bonus
    • Quarterly Highwire fun events Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday
    • Dog friendly work environment
    • Extremely supportive nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth
$54000 - $62000 a year
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience knowledge skills other job-related qualifications and geography.
We are actively seeking candidates who possess a genuine passion for healthcare strategic communications and digital marketing and are excited to join our team. As we continue to grow our agency we are proactively building a pipeline of exceptional individuals to connect with and consider for future opportunities.

If you are eager to embark on a rewarding career in this field we encourage you to start the conversation by applying today. We value your interest in our agency and look forward to hearing from you.

Apply now and lets explore the possibilities together!
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