Senior Account Executive - B2B Healthcare and Public Affairs Team

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DKC is seeking a Senior Account Executive with 3-5 years of experience working primarily in healthcare to join our growing team. This position would work with a range of healthcare clients, including the business of health, medical research, B2B health entities, health tech, health startups, and non-profits.

Because this position is part of our broader Corporate-Health-Public Affairs team, we're also seeking candidates with experience and/or interest outside the healthcare space, including non-profit, education, real estate, advocacy and transportation.

This individual should be a creative thinker with strong media contacts, a proven track record in media relations, extensive experience in client relations, excellent writing skills, and strong attention to detail. Experience understanding how to place clients at relevant high profile conferences is also a plus.

You would join a team that is energetic, hardworking, and collaborative, working in a shifting, fast-paced environment. We work closely with DKC’s other groups, including Sports, Media Tech, Entertainment, Hospitality, Data/Analytics, and our creative shop, HangarFour. We value self-starters with a curious mind and a good sense of humor, who hold client service in the highest regard.

DKC is one of the country’s most innovative communications agencies. With a vibrant and fast-paced atmosphere, DKC prides itself on offering a winning, results-oriented but fun culture of inclusivity, and growth. From our national committees focused on health & wellness, diversity, and office culture, to a hands-on-approach to training and career growth, DKC offers a wide range of options for career minded staff. Plus, we offer 401K, a generous vacation and sick day policy, the latest technology for all digital natives and a welcoming environment that is all about perfecting the craft of communications.

Specifics for the role

• Smart, energetic, savvy professional with sophisticated media relations expertise, creative thinking and digital experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in public relations and integrated communications in relevant sectors, including Healthcare, B2B, Public Affairs and Non-Profit.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications programs with storytelling through major media at the core.
• Deep relationships at national and local media outlets, and an understanding of relevant podcasts and online platforms
• Aptitude for content creation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Has the motivation and attitude to mentor junior staff
• Able to foster new and significant media and industry relationships, while maintaining relationships with key media
• Superior writing skills
• Willingness to network outside of the office
• Relentless attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, bringing a sense of urgency to the task at hand
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service, providing both strategic counsel and hands-on results
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be a part of team

DKC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse work force.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $65,000 to $80,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.