Account Executive

Spectrum Brands Holdings, a member of the Russell 2000 Index, is a global and diversified consumer products company and a leading supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders’ hardware, plumbing and accessories, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, personal insect repellents, and auto care products.

Account Executive to serve pharmaceutical, patient advocacy and medical society clients. An Account Executive should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience. The Account Executive is required to have the ability to effectively work on multiple accounts concurrently, possess solid oral communication, writing and editing skills, and have the ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a faced-paced work environment with multiple priorities. This position contributes to strategic, specialized teams dedicated to achieving stellar results in a collegial, career-nurturing environment. Experience in health care communications and media, within a PR agency and/or health care-related organization, is required.

* Engage in regular client contact on project implementation, status as needed * Participate in client meetings and develop reports on outcomes as needed * Research and understand client issues, competitor environment and media landscape * Track media and internet coverage/trends for clients and agency interests * Develop and update media and internet contact lists * Assist senior team members in developing messaging strategies * Manage online strategies and tactical execution across various social media and mobile platforms * Effectively manage project timelines * Understand budgets and track process invoices * Write scientific and lay media materials – backgrounders and press releases * Manage media material assembly and distribution * Media outreach (pitch client stories to news media, shift approach as needed) * Build relationships with reporters and be a resource for story development * Track and develop media outreach and event reports * Conduct background research on behalf of clients, new business efforts * Research and develop lists of organizations for community/professional outreach * Arrange logistics for medical meetings and special events and some oversight of budgets, vendors * Video production: script development, conducting shoots on site, edit sessions * Stakeholder contact: assist in liaison with celebrities, health pros, spokespeople and partners * Assist in developing and executing media strategies, including opinion research, advertisements, printed materials * Assist in developing potential and existing client program plans and budgets * Occasional direction provided to interns and Account Coordinators for support on projects * Proactive participation in staff meetings and development courses * Support agency-wide marketing efforts via blogging, event support, networking and other areas * Ability to effectively work on multiple accounts concurrently * Solid oral communication, writing and editing skills * Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a faced-paced work environment with multiple priorities

* Minimum of 2-3 years of professional public relations / agency experience * Ability to effectively work on multiple accounts concurrently * Solid oral communication, writing and editing skills * Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a faced-paced work environment with multiple priorities