Assistant Account Executive, Healthcare, Ruder Finn

Assistant Account Executive (AAE)

As one of the leading independent global communications and integrated marketing agencies, Ruder Finn thrives off a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that is singular in today's communication world. We value excellence before seniority, hunger for knowledge and achievement, and independence to pursue what's next. Ruder Finn provides global perspectives, insights, and resources combined with the knowledge, creativity, and exceptional client service of a local agency.

We are seeking a talented Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to provide support across its clients in the healthcare sector, covering diverse biotech and pharmaceutical companies. As an AAE, you will be a core part of a diverse account team, utilizing your experience in media research, media monitoring, presentations, and project coordination to impact the client's goals. This position will allow for growth as well as the opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives for the most desired client accounts in the healthcare space.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread high-quality content including press releases, social media and blog posts, pitch letters, fact sheets, and client correspondence
• Work with RF team members to respond to client requests and ensure requests are taken care of in an efficient manner
• Develop solid understanding of client business and their competitive environments, including business strategy, products and services, key customers and competitors
• Conduct media relations efforts, including thorough media monitoring, proactively flagging relevant trends and articles, developing media lists, pulling analysis reports using tools such, Cision, Trendkite, Google Alerts, etc., and conducting media outreach
• Support the medical, legal and regulatory review of content, including Veeva uploads, references and pulling through comments
• Support daily interaction with clients and work collaboratively with team members to on the day-to-day needs of the account, including developing meeting agendas and recaps and client hot lists

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience in a public relations internship – either at an agency or in house preferred
• Ability to work in a client-focused, team-oriented environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage tight and sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-pilot)
• Ability to work as a member of a team and take ownership of tasks

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $48,000 – $53,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available by the company.

Benefits & More

• As an AAE, you will receive a competitive base salary and will be eligible for overtime. In addition, you can also qualify for our bonus program
• You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
• Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
• Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Workplace flexibility
• On-site and off-site social gatherings

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.