Account Executive, Health
Wecommunications · New York City, New York · Posted Jun 30, 2026
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About Us
At We. , we've spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. We've learned that beneath even the most unruly situations — whether it's a global crisis, an emerging technology, or a sweeping organizational change—lies a simple human need. That need could be for trust, connection, safety, or a sense of purpose. But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.
About the Role
Do you read STAT and NYT in one sitting? Would you like to be on the forefront of what’s next in health and health technology? And, most importantly, would you like to help our clients tell their health and tech stories in bold, unconventional ways?
Our team sits at the intersection of profound change in healthcare. Big data, personalized care, digital medicine—it’s all a tidal wave of implications and opportunity. Even better, the new world of healthcare puts patients at the center.
We. provides a breadth of communications services to clients across sectors including consumer health and wellness, health IT, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. We develop innovative programs that reach and influence physicians, advocates, patients, regulators, policy makers, payors and the consumers at the center of it all.
This Account Executive, Health position is a hybrid in-office role (3x per week), based out of the We. Communication’s New York City office.
Responsibilities
Account Management Strategic Thinking
Conduct news monitoring and draft client-facing article summaries and recommendations
Develop and maintain program and project action plans/timelines
Identify opportunities for integration with media, digital and creative teams
Media and Influencer Engagement
Develop targeted media lists and pitch angles
Contribute to media efforts, including pitching or research requests
Support influencer programs, including influencer audits, contracting and content development
Contribute to brainstorms strategic campaign development
Provide timely and in-depth analysis of coverage results trends
Digital Social Media Acumen
Assist in creating high-level digital/social media strategies that are integrated into communication plans
Engage with agency digital monitoring divisions regarding client projects deliverables
Draft content for amplifying news on client or executive social properties
Develop and maintain social editorial calendars
Client Engagement
Begin anticipating client communication challenges develop recommendations
Contribute to development implementation of communication strategies
Execute tasks associated with projects; may lead certain aspects of project
Oversee client meeting agendas recaps; own a speaking role on calls
Begin to understand clients’ business model from a global perspective; understand key markets, global influencers and the impact on the client/business narrative
New Business Development
Become familiar with We. capabilities across the agency including global regional specialties in comparison to competitor agencies
Serve in a lead research role on organic growth new business efforts including sourcing and gathering audience, industry or competitor market data
Understand identify potential opportunities to grow diversify existing account
Begin to develop and nurture network of peer contacts outside the agency
People Leadership
Begin gaining management skills by mentoring junior level staff
Be a peer resource to staff, interns new hires
Manage up to senior staff
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field
2-3 years of experience in PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within the healthcare industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)
Strong writing, editing, presentation and research skills.
Ability to drive client relationships, provide strategic and tactical advice, provide thoughtful analysis on news coverage, identify proactive opportunities, craft materials including press releases, pitches and social media content, and reference/source material content is highly desirable
Proven media relations experience
Creative, team player that can work in a fast-paced environment
An interest in developing integrated communications skills incorporating digital and social media
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Compensation
The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.
Salary Range
$62,000 $71,000 USD
Benefits
As part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:
Comprehensive…