SAE/AS - Public Relations (Healthcare)

EvolveMKD is seeking a Senior Account Executive/Account Supervisor for several consumer and professional brands. This person should have experience working with media, influencers and with experts such as physicians. Healthcare / regulated experience is beneficial. This person will be joining a well-established division and will be responsible for overseeing junior team members and day-to-day activity on multiple accounts. This person should have a track record of executing strong media launch and maintenance efforts, as well as strategic public relations initiatives such as events or strategic partnerships. This person will have demonstrated acumen for building client relationships and strong media relationships.

Company Overview

EvolveMKD is an award-winning public relations and digital marketing agency. Our diverse team of experts include Public Relations & Communications Experts, Digital Mavens, and Research and Analytics Gurus. We build and deliver integrated marketing campaigns, transcending our heritage in PR. We breed a collaborative culture, drawing on influence and learnings from all marketing disciplines to build something new. Our clients, awards, and business success all speak for themselves.

We thrive from our restless discontent, constantly looking to elevate our work and our skill set. We’re building out a team of high performers with an uncommon level of modesty. Because no one is above the work. From every level, anyone can and does jump in. You’ll never hear us say “That’s not my job”. You’ll find it rewarding to work on our clientele coupled with our no-ego approach. We live and die off our credo, Be Kind, Don’t Suck.

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year in a row. Additional Agency honors include: 2023 MM+M Awards Silver Finalist for PR Agency of the Year, 2023 Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies (The Americas), 2023 Inc Regionals: Northeast list & 2023 PRDaily’s Top Agencies Awards for Healthcare Agency & Small Agency.

EvolveMKD is based in Manhattan and we operate on a hybrid schedule (in-office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Relocation assistance is not provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with long-lead and short-lead media (broadcast a plus)
• Provides leadership in media strategy, media & influencer relations and understanding of media & influencer landscape
• Maintains communication and has a desire to work closely with clients
• Develops proactive and strategic ideas that help the clients reach their goals
• Proactively handles client and account challenges and issues quickly and adeptly
• Base knowledge of developing client presentations
• Shows eagerness to learn and master the powerful approach of integrated marketing communications
• Assists with budgeting – both for individual activations and year-long trackers
• Uses excellent grammar and written communication – and the passion to play the role of quality control and editor with junior team members
• Provides leadership, direction and guidance to junior team members. The agency is committed to this position’s growth and development, and we want someone who feels the same about those they manage
• Strongly manages up – helping to manage deliverables and setting managers up for success
• Work with peers to further the mission, goals and culture of the agency
• Ensure quality work from team in order to meet/exceed client expectations
• Assist in development and management of events as needed
• Oversee day-to-day needs of client ensuring timely response to requests

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing a plus but not required
• Minimum 4-5 years; agency experience is required
• Experience in beauty and/or healthcare preferred
• Big picture thinker, with strong writing, copy-editing, and presentation skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to ideate and execute end-to-end client strategy, down to the small details
• Proven track record of generating results
• Personal time management skills; ability to work quickly under pressure without sacrificing quality
• Highly organized, responsive, and punctual
• Problem solving skills and inner drive to improve efficiency and delivery beyond expectations for both the agency and for clients
• Hands-on mentality and strong work ethic; ability to thrive and remain highly organized in a fast-paced environment
• Anticipatory and proactive in nature coupled with consistency in following up
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Zoom, and Slack

Annual Base Salary Range: $75,000-$110,000 (Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, ad experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.)

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Generous contribution to healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
• Flexible PTO, summer Fridays, and generous company holiday schedule
• Commuter benefits + FSA
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Annual wellness reimbursement (includes Pet wellness and Doula services)
• Family planning & life event reimbursement
• Parental leave and reproductive loss leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Donation matching & volunteer days