What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Director, Media Relations - Healthcare position at IPG DXTRA?
We are seeking an Account Director to join our Media Relations team within our Health Practice in Chicago . As a Director, you will be responsible for managing client, media and inter-agency relationships, playing a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of our Health practice.
You will be responsible for all aspects of a client relationship and account team as it relates to earned media. You will supervise major pieces of businessand team members. Other responsibilities include recommending programs and activities, coordinating with clients' goals, effectively delegating projects, offering counsel to team members, and allocating agency resources to match client budgets.
You are also engaged with business development, strategic program planning, and the development of creative concepts. Ideally, you will have consumer health experience and a proven track record of managing branded and unbranded consumer campaigns with media and third party partnerships. The following is a general outline of primary responsibilities.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Day-to-day client support and counsel
- Leading media relations efforts for team including managing junior staff
- Driving communications support around campaigns
- Working across internal and external specialists including media, digital, creative and agency partners
- Working with senior counselors on strategy
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications
The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including :
Chicago Salary Range : $109,000.00 - $130,000.00
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's / applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
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Salary : $109,000 - $130,000
