Sr. Account Executive, Influencer (Healthcare/Pharma)

Porter Novelli•Boston, NY

1d•$70,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fleishman Hillard and Porter Novelli are coming together as one integrated agency under the Fleishman Hillard banner, bringing together two industry-leading teams to create something even stronger. Our combination provides more of what clients need right now: teams with deeper sector expertise, faster access to solutions, and the precision to handle complex, mission-critical assignments. Together, we are one of the industry’s leading communications consultancies, with pronounced strength in health & life sciences, technology, financial services, social impact, and public sector, among others. The Role The Senior Account Executive (SAE), Influence, plays an integral role in supporting the planning, execution, and measurement of influencer marketing and social campaigns for major pharmaceutical and biotech clients. This position is designed for a proactive, detail-oriented team player eager to learn the ins and outs of influencer marketing while contributing unique ideas in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Reporting to senior team members, you will help ensure flawless campaign delivery, support account operations, and build the foundation needed to become a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or influencer marketing; agency experience and exposure to large, integrated programs is preferred.
Healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech communications account and relevant influencer experience is strongly preferred.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling disease state awareness materials, social media copy, and other client assets.
Understand digital and social media strategies and their role in communications campaigns
Demonstrates a strong understanding of influencer marketing fundamentals and social media platforms, including current trends and content formats
Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with meticulous attention to detail in all deliverables
Proactively manages project timelines and deliverables, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule
Conducts effective research on influencers, industry trends, and campaign performance to support team recommendations
Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and maintains a positive, solutions-oriented approach
Applies creative thinking to brainstorming sessions and campaign development
Consistently models professionalism, reliability, and accountability in interactions with clients and colleagues
Embraces feedback and actively seeks opportunities for learning and professional growth
Utilizes digital tools for social listening, content management, and reporting
Contributes to an inclusive, respectful team environment and upholds DEIB principles in all work

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Veeva and preparing content for MLR reviews is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Leading account activities with minimal supervision, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all deliverables
Drafting client materials—including social content, influencer briefs, and campaign recaps—with high attention to detail and minimal errors
Proofreading and editing materials for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to client standards
Supporting internal and external project timeline updates and collaborating with project managers to keep deliverables on track
Leading the development of digital trend stories to support our weekly Mash Up and ongoing client communications
Guiding day-to-day account activities, overseeing account administration, and collaborating with team members to deliver client-ready call agendas and recaps
Delivering updates on client calls and actively participating in internal meetings
Understanding client review processes and working with supervisors to implement edits and revisions accurately
Remaining highly engaged with social media channels to stay current on platform trends and formats
Applying training in social listening, community management, and content management platforms to campaign work
Demonstrating knowledge of social media creative formats and requirements to support campaign execution
Monitoring influencer partners regularly for brand safety concerns and supporting/leading communications about deadlines and feedback
Actively participating in brainstorming and creative sessions, contributing fresh ideas and innovative solutions to campaign challenges
Summarizing outcomes from team discussions and collaborating on actionable next steps