Consultant--Healthcare - Chicago, IL
Job Type: Fulltime
Job Description:
Are you interested in healthcare issues and policy? Do you have 5-8 years of PR/Communications experience from a PR agency or not for profit? Do you enjoy competitive and industry research? Are you on the cusp of the next level of employment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment? Read on for an opportunity with a growing PR firm…
Chicago communications agency seeks full-time Consultant for research and strategy within healthcare practice. Boutique agency where everyone plays a role. Smart, hard-working, close-knit, fun culture. Fast paced, client driven environment. Report to Senior Consultant. Four people in healthcare group. Opportunity for well-qualified candidates to grow and go as far as they want. Stable organization. Local talent ideal.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, 5-7 years’ experience in PR or related field. Research experience ideal. Interest in healthcare and policy issues. Top level written and oral communication a must. Accuracy and attention to detail a top concern. Candidates should be able to take initiative and work independently. Must thrive in a fast-paced environment driven by client needs.Responsibilities: 50% research; 50% client deliverables. Spend 30-35% of time writing research reports, pitch letters, press releases and others. Keep pulse of industry using online and other research methods. Get to know clients’ industries quickly and well. Assist practice leader by applying research to plan development.
Act as consultant to client on issues of reimbursement, insurance, public policy, etc. Clients heavily rely on agency’s counsel. Develop strategy when provided with little information by listening for clues and drawing on knowledge of industry. Pull together as part of team to come up with solution, frequently on tight deadlines. Firm believes there is no “one way” to do things—help find creative answers. Client work includes bylined articles, brochures, presentations, competitive research, training sessions, reputation management, placement tracking, etc...
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