Account Executive

More about the role:

Burson is seeking an Account Executive to support integrated communications programs for our health and wellness clients, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical brands. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to build experience across earned media, corporate and brand communications, campaigns, and client engagement within a global PR agency environment. The Account Executive will work closely with account leadership and cross-functional teams including media relations, creative, strategy, and digital to help deliver high-quality, integrated programs that support client business objectives and uphold the highest standards of healthcare communications.

What you'll do:

• Support the day-to-day management of integrated health and wellness accounts, with a primary focus on pharmaceutical clients, ensuring work is delivered on time, on strategy, and to the highest quality standards.
• Assist in the planning and execution of comprehensive communications programs, including earned media, corporate communications, brand storytelling, executive visibility, product communications, and issues management.
• Draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of client materials such as press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, backgrounders, fact sheets, Q&As, presentations, internal communications, and campaign recaps.
• Coordinate project workflows across internal teams including media relations, creative, strategy, digital, and analytics, to ensure seamless integration and alignment across channels.
• Manage timelines, trackers, and status reports to keep account leads informed and projects moving efficiently.
• Support Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes by preparing materials, submitting documents, tracking feedback, and managing approvals in compliance with FDA and client requirements.
• Participate in client calls and meetings, assisting with agenda development, note-taking, action items, and follow-up communications.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitor activity; support the development of media reports and insights that inform ongoing strategy.
• Help maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving.
• Stay current on healthcare, pharmaceutical, and wellness trends, as well as evolving communications best practices, to contribute informed ideas and perspectives to the team.

Experience that contributes to success:

• 1–2 years of experience in public relations, communications, or account management, ideally within an agency environment.
• Exposure to or strong interest in health, wellness, pharmaceutical, or life sciences communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or regulated information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative, client-service environment.
• Experience supporting or working within cross-functional teams, including media relations, creative, and digital.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, FDA guidelines, or MLR review processes is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and basic project management tools.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow within a global agency environment.
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization and actively contribute to team culture, training opportunities, and employee resource groups.

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Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.