Assistant Account Executive, Health

Assistant Account Executive, Health

Porter Novelli is a global communication company with offices across the US and internationally in London, Mexico City, and Toronto. In a shifting landscape of audience power, our global network of sharp minds leverages our world-class smart data as we decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity to unlock value for our clients. We believe that our culture is the beating heart of Porter Novelli. We have cultivated a vibrant environment where individuals come together to form a dynamic and supportive community. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings to the table.

The Role

Porter Novelli seeks an Assistant Account Executive (AE) to join our Health Practice and support communications programs for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. As an AAE, you will play a key support role on high-impact, purpose-driven campaigns while learning the fundamentals of health communications, building essential skills and contributing to work that makes a difference for patients and patient communities.

You'll work closely with senior team members to keep projects organized, contribute to content development, and coordinate day-to-day activities across multiple accounts. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to start their career in communications and gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of health PR. An interest in healthcare and science is a plus.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the team in delivering client work: Assist in the execution of communications programs that align with client goals and industry trends.
• Learn to translate complex topics: Help prepare clear, accurate communication materials for healthcare professionals, patients, and media, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Contribute to content creation: Draft and edit basic materials such as meeting notes, social media copy, media monitoring reports and research summaries, with close attention to accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
• Support media outreach and monitoring: Help research media targets, develop media lists, draft outreach materials, and monitor relevant coverage and opportunities.
• Collaborate with integrated teams: Partner with colleagues across digital, paid, media, and analytics functions to support the development of integrated campaign elements.
• Track trends and news developments: Conduct media monitoring and background research to inform strategy, messaging, and client counsel.
• Keep projects moving smoothly: Help manage timelines, organize files, and ensure tasks stay on track, contributing to the smooth execution of team initiatives.
• Pitch in where needed: Be ready to support teammates with coordination, documentation, and execution across various projects and deliverables.

The Experience That Will Contribute To Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, English or a related field.
• Internship or coursework in communications, PR, marketing, journalism or healthcare-related fields preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in health communications, particularly pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling disease state awareness materials, social media copy, media materials and other client assets.
• Solid writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and a willingness to learn digital communications best practices.
• Help drive projects forward and support day-to-day team operations, including meeting preparation, client follow-ups and other project management coordination activities.
• Ability to manage projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• A team-oriented, proactive mindset, with a willingness to contribute beyond defined responsibilities.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $50,000 - $52,000 for an Assistant Account Executive role. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Benefits at Porter Novelli include a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and generous paid time off benefits are also available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k (with discretionary employer match)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• 14.5 Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Wellness Benefit
• Hybrid Working Environment (2 days remote, 3 days in office)

Porter Novelli is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other eligible veteran, age, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a job or any other characteristic protected by the employment discrimination laws in any state or political subdivision in which Porter Novelli does business.