CG Life is hiring : Public Relations Account Executive in California

Overview

We are seeking an energetic Public Relations Account Executive who is eager to build their career and motivated to help our team execute elements of strategic public relations programs, including media relations, content development, product launches, event support, and other related communications for our life sciences, biopharma, and healthcare clients.

The account executive is passionate about telling meaningful and impactful client stories through creative media relations and understands the importance of using analytics to measure results. They have a strong grasp of tactically executing PR programs and a desire to develop their strategic skills within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is someone with prior agency experience who understands healthcare or life sciences and has the skills and insight to reach a variety of stakeholders. They must have the ability to address challenges and help drive complex communications programs proactively. This position works within the PR department but also operates as part of the larger integrated agency team to realize successful omnichannel campaigns.

Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to :

Responsibilities

• Client Relationships : Supports client relationships with mid-level peers on communications updates (i.e., alignment on brief, status reports, meeting notes / contact reports, gathering client feedback).
• Client Relationships : Attends necessary client calls but does not lead.
• Client Relationships : Prepares client reports and updates.
• Project Oversight : Supports project activation and the tactical elements for communications plans (e.g., developing media lists, awards, and speaking opportunities).
• Project Oversight : Supports executing media relations outreach programs.
• Project Oversight : Supports creating messaging / narratives, press releases, media pitches, by-lined articles, Q&As and persuasive client communications.
• Project Oversight : Organizes and maintains file storage with client provided materials and daily deliverables.
• Project Oversight : Understands how the agency works and how jobs move through the agency.
• Project Oversight : Prepares for all meeting logistics – conference line dial up, video call setup, printouts, etc.
• Project Oversight : conducts online research and traditional media and social media monitoring.
• Project Oversight : Supports media relations programs including media list and pitch development, follow up with reporters, scheduling interviews, analysis of media coverage and monitoring media trends in healthcare news. An interest in learning how to plan and execute media relations activities including pitching and reporter relationship building.
• Project Oversight : Monitors media platforms to identify key reporters and influencers and flag strategic opportunities for client engagement.
• Project Oversight : Monitors regulatory developments that impact our clients (e.g., updates from the FDA).
• Project Oversight : Identifies appropriate thought leadership platforms and opportunities for clients including speaking engagements and awards.
• Project Oversight : Coordinates with patient or caregiver spokespersons for media outreach efforts and support for patient / caregiver education and advocacy efforts.
• Project Oversight : Manages efforts to work with clinicians and researchers in communications activities, including as media spokespersons.

Internal Relationships

Knowledge & Expertise

Benefits

At CG Life, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. At CG Life, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus program, subject to the rules governing the plan. CG Life offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a generous company match and immediate vesting, and flexible time off.

This job posting is intended for direct applicants only; please, no outside recruiters.

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