Associate, Healthcare

Who We Are

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.

The Weber Shandwick Healthcare practice is seeking an Associate to join its growing office.

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking someone who is passionate about healthcare and making a difference in the lives of patients living with various diseases and conditions. Weber Shandwick is currently seeking an eager, detail-oriented Associate for its Healthcare Practice. The ideal candidate has experience working on healthcare media relations/campaigns, conducting traditional and social/digital media outreach and developing communications materials. Strong writing skills are a must

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and team to support day-to-day communications and account management, including organizing and developing agendas and recaps for client and internal meetings, developing and managing timelines and monthly activity reports
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients’ business, competitive landscape, and industry trends to provide thoughtful recommendations
• Monitor, analyze, and develop client coverage reports, leveraging industry measurement and listening tools; flag relevant and notable client, industry and competitor coverage, maintain coverage trackers to team and clients
• Support campaign and program development by conducting relevant research, developing materials and contributing creative ideas to initiatives, planning meetings, and team brainstorms
• Manage submission of materials for medical, legal and regulatory review via client review system (e.g., Veeva)
• Participate in client and internal meetings and/or teleconferences, accurately capture meeting notes, next steps
• Proactively contribute to an inclusive and integrated team culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2 years Healthcare and/or PR/Media agency experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Interest in healthcare and life sciences fields
• Professional demeanor
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as autonomously
• Can prioritize multiple tasks and manage time in a consistent manner
• Resourceful, proactive and effective problem solver
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Salary Range: $55,000 USD – $60,000 USD

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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