Corkery Group Unlimited, Senior Associate, New York, NY
Michelle DiMartino
ABOUT THE POSITION:
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Corkery Group Unlimited is a full-service strategic consulting firm specializing in issue-oriented health and medical communications. We are internationally recognized for our work with some of the world’s most influential health organizations and corporations. We help our clients build their reputations and mobilize support for their priorities among policymakers, the media and the public.
The Senior Associate (SA) is an intelligent, passionate and experienced communications and advocacy professional with expertise in public health or medical issues and a sophisticated understanding of communications and public affairs. The SA is a capable project manager who handles a wide range of assignments, projects and client matters with a high degree of independence. The SA is expected to have a keen understanding of the health and medical landscape and experience working on relevant client issues such as infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, immunization, oncology, maternal and child health and water and sanitation.
The SA is responsible for managing components of a large account or managing smaller accounts with guidance from senior staff. As an emerging leader, the SA will be responsible for behind-the-scenes account management and for the production and presentation of a range of communication materials including press releases, talking points, key message documents, strategy memos and presentations.
The SA reports to a Vice President and assists senior staff in the management and development of junior staff.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Account & General Support
- Develops and manages projects including strategies, implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing patterns, budgets and timelines
- Independently manages major projects and/or smaller accounts, providing much of the day-to-day account support with assistance from junior staff
- Drives development of creative concepts and leads teams in strategic programming
- Generates a range of client materials, including memos, press releases, talking points, and backgrounders that require minimal edits; writes, edits and directs the production of brochures, presentations, reports and collateral materials
- Develops effective digital and social media strategies for clients
- Oversees media monitoring strategies and analysis of coverage for patterns and trends
- Anticipates and provides valued input and assistance in developing solutions to client needs and problems
People Development & Initiative
- Manages and mentors the team’s Associates and Junior Associates
- Participates in hiring, assessment and career development opportunities
- Identifies professional development opportunities for team members and conducts staff reviews for direct reports
- Delegates effectively and routinely seeks and shares information with colleagues
- Uses talents of colleagues in problem solving and assists peers whenever possible
- Continually seeks new ways to learn and improve and routinely contributes in team, staff and client meetings
- Proactively works with managers to identify and address training, leadership and personal career development needs
Financial & Administrative
- Develops accurate project budgets and monitors effectively
- Oversees the development and distribution of invoices and activity reports
- Follows up with clients on financial and other administrative issues
Skills and Qualifications
- 4-7 years of experience in a PR, global health advocacy or communications setting with experience in healthcare, global health and/or pharmaceutical communications
- Excellent research, writing and editing skills
- Intelligent, strategic and creative thinker
- Strong attention to detail
- Initiative and ability to proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
- Understanding of the health and medical landscape and communications practices
- Project and budget management experience
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
- Positive, energetic attitude; enthusiasm and dedication to exceptional work products; sense of humor
- Experience with digital and social media strategy
- ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
- PATIENT ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Corkery Group Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
ABOUT US:
Corkery Group Unlimited is a full-service strategic consulting firm specializing in issue-oriented health and medical communications. We are internationally recognized for our work with some of the world’s most influential health organizations and corporations. We help our clients build their reputations and mobilize support for their priorities among policymakers, the media and the public.