Junior Account Executive (Healthcare) - Emerging Talent Programme

Tussell Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000

Job description

Junior Account Executive (Healthcare) - Emerging Talent Programme

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

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

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.
• 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 venue

What we are looking for

• 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.
• 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
• Able to commute to our Bankside office at least three days p/week to be considered for the scheme.

Additional job details

Location London ·Bankside, London Bridge

Contract, dates and working times Permanent

Start Date 12 May 2025

Full-time

How to apply

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