Senior Account Executive - B2B Healthcare and Public Affairs Team

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DKC is looking for a Senior Account Executive with 3-5 years of experience working in healthcare, B2B or public affairs to join our amazing team. This position would work with a range of clients, including B2B, healthcare - including the business of health, medical, B2B health entities, policy – and non-profits.

We’re looking for 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. This individual should also have experience connecting clients to relevant high profile conferences. The candidate will be comfortable working on teams in a shifting, fast-paced environment, and will be a creative problem-solver able to navigate an ever-changing media landscape.

The nature of the work provides a dynamic environment where members of the team are asked to adapt quickly to a changing media landscape while working with reporters, bloggers, producers and content creators on across numerous beats/topic areas. No two days are the same, and we like it that way.

The team is energetic, hardworking, and collaborative. We work closely with DKC’s other groups, including Sports, Public Affairs, 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.

Allow us to introduce ourselves:

• DKC is one of the country’s most innovative communications agencies
• We strongly believe in the mantra, work hard, play harder, WIN TOGETHER!

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.

Now, a little about you:

• 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
• Excellent 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.