Account Executive - Health PR

You are an Account Executive, Health PR.

Ready to jumpstart your career in Public Relations? We're on the lookout for a vibrant, motivated and accountable Account Executive to join our Health PR team! As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for supporting our healthcare and pharmaceutical accounts with a focus on media (earned and paid) and influencer relations, content development, social media channel management, media monitoring, research, and analysis, issues management and stakeholder engagement. We're looking for a team player who is committed to results and supporting Canada's highly regulated healthcare system.

You've got a degree under your belt, some PR training, and ideally, experience at an agency or in corporate communications. You have a passion for health communications (healthcare sector, health and wellness industry, non-profit health initiatives), are curious about the media and influencer world, eager to soak up knowledge, and driven to make an impact. Plus, you can handle deadlines like a pro, prioritize with ease, and approach every challenge with a problem-solving mindset.

Competencies:

• Strong appetite and enthusiasm for learning and building new skills

• Ability to learn quickly and be agile. You will be required to build a strong knowledge base of Health Canada, PAAB and ASC regulations governing life science industry communications.

• Ability to identify opportunities to provide support to clients

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Attention to detail

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, prioritize projects, and work efficiently

• Basic understanding of relevant client business models and industries

What are your responsibilities? As an Account Executive, you will support client programs, which may include:

• Earned media relations (English and French)
• Building targeted media lists
• Providing ideas to support personal, powerful media pitches
• Media pitching and interview coordination
• Monitoring for media coverage and sharing clips with clients
• Maintaining relationships with journalists post-coverage

• Content development

• Influencer/ creator relations planning and execution

• Campaign planning and activation
• Writing, editing and proofreading

• Media monitoring and reporting

• Research and analysis

• Supporting issues management

• Project critical path management

• Client communications and meetings

• Translation of media pitch materials and other supporting client documents

You will also support the team, including:

• Collaborating effectively with colleagues

• Supporting senior staff and managing client communications when needed

• Participating in team and company meetings and events

• Presenting to internal and external audiences

• Contribute to new business development through research and content development

• Participating in ongoing learning and development opportunities

What type of person should I be?

• Public Relations or relevant, bachelor's degree or associate post-graduate certificate

• Bilingual capabilities in French is a required asset

• 1+ years' experience at agency or corporate communications experience

• Strong understanding of the media and influencer landscape

• Demonstrable experience delivering earned media results and creating effective sponsored media content

• Solid understanding of, and ideally experience with, key issues related to Canada's healthcare sector and related regulatory landscape is an asset
• Strong written skills and can communicate clearly and concisely via email, Teams or other communication channels

We operate in a fast-paced, agile environment - which means wearing many hats, being able to change direction quickly, and showing an eagerness to learn new technologies as the need arises. The role requires people who can prioritize, multitask, and deliver. We expect people to live our values and role model inclusive behaviours in support of an inclusive workplace where all feel a strong sense of belonging. And, you like to have fun at work.

We are ChangeMakers

ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.

An equitable employer

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.

At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.