Account Executive - Healthcare
Position Summary
Account Executives at Pinkston regularly interact with members of the press and clients, coordinating interviews and facilitating meetings while building a track record of meaningful media placements. Primary responsibilities include securing media coverage, developing written materials, and supporting the day-to-day communications needs of clients.
Account Executives are expected to be constant consumers of the news, industry developments and emerging issues to identify relevant opportunities for clients within the news cycle. This role will have a particular focus on supporting a broad range of healthcare, biotech, life sciences and related clients, while also providing opportunities to work across additional industries. The ideal candidate is curious about complex issues and able to quickly develop an understanding of scientific, policy and healthcare business topics and translate them into compelling communications opportunities.
Additional Details
- Status: Exempt Salaried
- Work Location: Falls Church, Virginia
- Travel: 0–5%
- Salary range: $60k - $65k
Role Responsibilities
Pitching/Writing, Media Intelligence & Client Relations
- Pitch relevant and compelling stories to media contacts and secure earned media opportunities for clients
- Monitor healthcare, biotech, life sciences, business, policy and broader news cycles to identify creative and strategic opportuniti
