Account Executive, Global Health and Development
GMMB is a company dedicated to making a difference in the world through various social issues. They are seeking an Account Executive with a background in global health and development to provide service support, collaborate with teams, and execute media relations efforts.
Responsibilities
- Provide service support by attending internal and client meetings and Teams calls, meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, drafting and updating status reports, and responding to staff, client requests and questions in a timely manner
- Write, edit and proofread written materials and creative collateral including but not limited to press materials, strategy memorandums, blog posts, web pages/sites, videos, advertising elements and/or general client and agency correspondence
- Collaborate with an integrated communications team to understand client goals and develop relevant and effective advertising and communication strategies
- Track, analyze and report on account-related news, coverage, research and online conversation
- Execute media relations efforts including media list development and pitching, and develop strong ongoing relationships with journalists, reporters and bloggers
- Assist in coordinating media, client and agency events, including identifying and securing venues; working with creative team to develop marketing and collateral materials such as signage, handouts, and other branded materials; coordinating with internal departments on additional logistics such as media placement, event production and webcasting
- Analyze campaign metrics and implement public engagement and social media tools
- Contribute to and implement media strategies as directed by senior staff
- Facilitate account billing
Skills
- A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- 1 - 2 years of experience managing projects and/or clients in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, advertising or a related field
- Proven success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; flexibility to work evenings and weekends - because we're a client services firm and sometimes that's when our clients need us
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- An interest in global health and development issues, gender equality, social justice, food/nutrition systems, and/or international health
Benefits
- GMMB has a hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence.
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