PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (REMOTE)

KCSA Strategic Communications is an integrated communications agency that boasts expertise in Media and Technology, Cannabis and Psychedelics, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Women’s Health and Wellness. Our team of PR, IR, and Digital/Social Media professionals leverage traditional communications, strong financial and media relationships, and digital strategies to tell our clients stories passionately and persuasively. We offer a variety of services to help companies elevate their media profile, raise capital, create a corporate narrative, manage crises, and so much more. At KCSA, your story doesn’t just get told: it gets celebrated!

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive on our Healthcare team. This team specializes in working with companies that are advancing market-changing technologies/approaches in the healthcare, BioTech, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, etc. spaces. This person confidently conceptualizes and executes large-picture strategy while also serving as the client’s daily point of contact. If you have a network of relevant industry media contacts, are a confident leader of teams, and have a passion for bettering the lives and experiences of patients, we would love to speak with you.

At KCSA, our people are our most important resource.  We want them to be motivated, empowered, and to thrive, so we invest in them the same way our clients invest in us. Joining KCSA will give you access to: 

  • A renowned team of public relations professionals with unparalleled knowledge of B2B communications

  • A front row seat to cutting edge industries and the communications strategies that fuel unprecedented growth

  • In-house investor relations & social media teams, enabling full cycle communications campaigns driving awareness and getting results

  • Remote work capabilities for all employees

  • Notable monetary incentive for new client referrals

  • Generous 401K contributions (1/2 up to 12%), full benefits, and paid time off

  • Quarterly mental health days as well as a paid day off for your birthday

  •  ½ summer Fridays

  • A true work life balance. At KCSA we understand that the best work comes from an energized mind and body. 

Responsibilities:

  • Work across 5-6 client accounts at once, directly facilitating client comms and, in some cases, lead strategy and execution from soup to nuts

  • Day-to-day program involvement, including drafting & reviewing press releases, pitches, etc

  • Utilization of substantial media relationships in the healthcare space and beyond

  • Ideation of strategy and tactical execution

  • Ability to execute nearly flawless writing such as bylines, press releases, etc.

  • Review of status reports / forecast / recaps to be provided to senior leadership

  • Cultivate and manage junior staff – AAE-AE level

  • Run smaller accounts with light supervision

 

Requirements:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Prior PR agency experience 3-5 years’ experience

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Team player with ability to take the lead on relevant projects