Junior Account Executive, Emerging Talent Programme - Healthcare (May 2025 start) - Global Comm[...]

FleishmanHillard; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000

Job description

If you're looking to start your communications career in an award-winning global agency, then this might just be the role for you!

Why FleishmanHillard?

We have been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; NFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for six years running; and among our firm’s award-winning work we’ve taken home 5 Lions in the past two years at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY’s National Equality Standard (twice!), all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.

The team

As part of the global FleishmanHillard and Omnicom healthcare network, our UK-based international team is the largest of 13 teams in Europe, offering deep, sector-specific expertise and award-winning creativity.

The team are a diverse bunch of collaborative individuals. Strategists, scientists, industry professionals, journalists, advocates and media professionals, all specialists within the healthcare sector. As creative as they are strategic, with a broad spectrum of talents, experiences and expertise which all come together to tackle complex issues and deliver outstanding results for our clients.

The work

We are experts at driving engagement by designing and bringing to life healthcare communications programs that are informed by insight and data-led strategy. We are inspired by developing communications that improve access and uptake of therapeutic and diagnostic innovations and approaches, linked directly to health outcomes.

As a team we’re involved in a range of projects such as internal communications, narrative and message development, brand communications and product launch communications, issues management, medical education, patient advocacy and engagement, market access communications, global and national media relations and health public affairs and policy communications.

Our client portfolio includes a range of therapy areas from CVRM (cardiology, renal, metabolic), rare disease, women’s health, oncology, respiratory, AI powered health informatics, health tech, and radiology amongst others.

Your role

We’re looking for the next generation of talent to join us as a Junior Account Executive on our Emerging Talent Programme in May 2025. The programme runs for 12 months with the potential to transfer into a more senior permanent position on successful completion.

In this role you will work across multiple client accounts from day one, supporting account teams to drive results through media relations, project management, executive profiling, content development, social media and events support. You will also play a role in supporting the team on new business and marketing efforts to continue to grow the practice and current portfolio of clients.

You will have a creative and curious mind, be willing to lean into new opportunities, stay on top of industry trends, develop meaningful campaign ideas and drive excellent results for clients.

The Day-to-day

• Assist in the planning, development, and execution of healthcare PR campaigns.
• Draft and edit press releases, media pitches, blog posts, and social media content. Assisting with the drafting of client proposals and/or media materials: plans, presentations and reports.
• Develop media target lists, research around the news agenda and finding creative angles to promote stories, media monitoring, pitching stories to journalists and drafting writing press releases and bylines.
• Assist in the coordination of events such as press conferences, media briefings, analyst meetings, media tours and conferences.
• Project Coordination - support project management, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality.
• Supporting campaign & programme development through relevant research and contributing ideas to planning meetings and brainstorms.
• Researching client and competitor products and services to feed into client strategy/new business proposals.
• Reporting and providing analysis on the results of online/offline campaign activities.
• Actively contributing to new business initiatives.

About You

• We are looking for a team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• A passion for developing a career integrated health communications as part of a leading global agency.
• You’ll need excellent relationship building skills combined with first rate analytical and critical thinking, and an attention to detail.
• Life science degrees, especially in related subjects e.g. oncology/immunology/psychology are a bonus.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• An appetite to explore and use AI and data tools is key.
• Previous public relations or communications experience is a bonus.

Eligibility

You must be available to start the position full time (5 days p/week) in May 2025, have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to our Bankside office at least 3 days p/week to be considered for the scheme.

What We Offer You

• A starting salary of £27,007 per annum.
• A warm and friendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clients.
• A truly global network, the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns, regularly working with colleagues across the globe.
• Global mobility, a programme of short-term or permanent exchange opportunities, particularly in EMEA or the US.
• A strengths-based L&D framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities for career defining work.
• We’ve fully embraced hybrid and flexible working. We have a great office and human contact remains an important element of our culture.
• Work-life balance, we all work hard but having a life outside work matters to all of us, and we support each other to achieve it.
• Culture Club – from office manicures, nutritionists, inhouse massage and acupressure sessions, to Yoga on the roof terrace, quizzes, boot camps, exhibits and summer and Christmas get-togethers.
• Opportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups (global and local), the Shadow Board or DE&I Steering committee.
• A Career Guardian Scheme for underrepresented talent and mentorship opportunities.
• Pro-bono comms, volunteer opportunities and personal charity matching.
• 25 days of holiday plus a day off on your birthday (or that of your child), all days between Christmas and New Year and a buy-back scheme for those who want more.
• 6-12 week sabbaticals!
• BUPA medical cover – including 24/7 virtual GP, funded eye tests, fertility, and menopause support.
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Generous Pension contributions, personal finance clinics and Life Assurance.
• Discounted gym membership and FHeel Well reimbursement.
• Cycle2Work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Generous parental leave and emergency childcare provision.
• Passion Project Grants – funding for your passions outside of work.
• Retail, dinner or spa vouchers for key milestones.
• Omnicom employee discounts across a variety of high-street retail, travel and entertainment venues.

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