Senior Account Executive, Federal Government Practice

About JPA Health

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel!

The Role

JPA is currently searching for a Senior Account Executive to join our collaborative and team-oriented environment in the D.C. office. The ideal candidate for the position will have PR agency or comparable experience supporting federal health communication and social marketing projects and leading project tasks, have a strong work ethic, be a dependable team member, and be able to work well with a large, interdisciplinary team.

The successful candidate for this role is a detail-oriented, organized, and flexible communicator with experience in health communications, materials development and national campaign development for federal agencies such as CDC, FDA, NIH, HRSA and/or SAMHSA.

This position is a hybrid role reporting to the Washington, DC or Boston office approximately 2 days per week.

The Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day account work on federal health communication projects across a range of tasks, including formative research, product/materials development, dissemination, earned media, partner outreach/engagement, and evaluation.
• Act as a liaison among clients, subcontractors, vendors and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences (i.e., coalitions, media, advocates, subject matter experts, other interest groups).
• Own tasks and assignments outright and work as part of a team to advance client projects and activities.
• Originate high-quality written content and materials for a wide range of digital and print channels (e.g., webpages, talking points, fact sheets, social media content, presentations, etc.).
• Collaborate with JPA’s in-house creative and production team to develop messages, creative concepts, and other communications products.
• Work with JPA’s research team to support primary and secondary research and help synthesize/apply findings to communication campaigns and products.
• Support partnerships on behalf of clients/projects, including managing partner outreach, preparing partner briefing materials, and developing partner-specific communications products.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and coordination.
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives with senior team members at JPA.
  
  

About You

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 3- 4 years of communications experience.
• Experience working within a team to support health communications and social marketing projects.
• Experience originating communications materials for client review.
• Proven writing and communication skills across a variety of formats.   
• Proven experience taking initiative, managing multiple tasks, and working both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience understanding complex health topics and synthesizing information for notes, action items, and applied findings.
• Experience working with projects supporting federal health agencies such as CDC, FDA, NIH, HRSA and/or SAMHSA.
  
  

We Would Be Thrilled If You Also Have

• Knowledge and interest in public health and topics such as mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, and chronic or infectious disease a plus.
  
  

What Makes Us Different

JPA Health offers you the opportunity to work with purpose as you achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you.

Our approach prioritizes compassion to ensure you and your family flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Our Collaboration Days are designed to strengthen relationships and enhance well-being. Respect, inclusion, camaraderie, and connection – this is the heart of our agency’s ethos. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.

In Addition, JPA Health Offers

• Paid time off when you need it most: 20 days PTO, 10 holidays, Sabbatical, bereavement & compassion leave, parental leave, civic duty, volunteer time and year-end office closure.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.
• An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well-being.
• Competitive pay and opportunities to advance. The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $75,000 and $90,000 annually, based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. You may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.
  
  

At JPA Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organization, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at Recruiting@jpa.com.