Public Relations Account Director

PUBLIC RELATIONS ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, HEALTHCARE (REMOTE)

KCSA Strategic Communications is a full-service integrated communications firm that helps companies to shape perception, build influence and achieve meaningful business impact. Within KCSA, the Healthcare PR team specializes in working with companies that are advancing market-changing treatments/approaches that challenge the standard of care to better patients’ lives and the healthcare industry as a whole.

We’re looking for a Public Relations Account Director who’s as passionate about healthcare as they are about building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and media. If you’re a healthcare media relations professional ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact, we’d love to connect.

Why you’ll love working here:

At KCSA, people come first. We invest in our team the same way that our clients invest in us. Here’s what you can expect:

A talented team of PR professionals who love to collaborate and push boundaries.
In-house investor relations and social media teams for integrated campaigns.
100% remote flexibility and a commitment to true work-life balance.
Generous 401(k) contributions (½ up to 12%), full health benefits and paid time off.
Quarterly mental health days and a day off for your birthday.
Half-day summer Fridays to soak up some sun.

What you’ll do:

As an Account Director on our B2B Healthcare team, you’ll:

Lead or co-lead 6-8 client accounts, serving as the primary client partner, helping to guide strategy and oversee timelines/deliverables.
Develop and execute impactful PR campaigns tailored to clients’ business goals.
Write clear, compelling content, including press releases, media pitches, messaging documents, bylined articles and more (with minimal edits from management).
Secure consistent media coverage for clients by leveraging your existing relationships with top-tier mainstream media and B2B healthcare industry trade publications.
Develop conference and awards strategies that elevate client visibility and industry leadership.
Mentor and grow junior team members, nurturing the next generation of communications professionals.

Who you are:

You bring 5-8 years of PR experience in the healthcare space, preferably in an agency setting.
You’re a confident communicator and relationship-builder, both with clients and media.
You thrive in collaborative environments, both stepping up to lead and stepping back to support as needed.
You have a proven track record of placing stories in both mainstream outlets and B2B healthcare industry trade publications.
You love mentoring and developing junior talent.
You’re detail-oriented, proactive and able to juggle multiple priorities.
You are a strategic thinker and can provide calm/focus to a team even when under pressure.

At KCSA, we know great talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your skills, perspective and passion could be exactly what we’re looking for.

Ready to help us tell stories that make an impact? Apply today!