Account Executive - Global Health and Development

1w1 week ago

GMMB

Washington, US · Full-time · $60,000 – $70,000

About this role

What matters to you? Do you want a job that lets you fight for those things? Good jobs let you apply your skills. Great jobs feed your sense of purpose.

The thing that defines GMMB isn't what we do—it's our why. We want to make a difference in the world. Join sharp, passionate people bringing deep expertise on global health, development, education, climate, democracy, economic mobility, and social justice.

Provide service support by attending internal and client meetings, meeting deadlines, troubleshooting, drafting status reports, and responding timely. Write, edit, and proofread materials like press releases, strategy memos, blog posts, web content, videos, and ads. Collaborate with integrated teams to develop effective advertising and communication strategies.

Track account news, execute media relations, coordinate events, analyze metrics, and facilitate billing in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. GMMB offers a hybrid schedule with at least three days in office in Washington, DC. Work with clients committed to change every day, not just election day.

Feed your purpose while gaining proven success with flexibility for evenings and weekends. Contribute to issues like gender equality, social justice, food systems, and international health. Build skills in a client services firm where change happens daily.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
1 - 2 years of experience managing projects and/or clients in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, advertising or a related field
Proven success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
An interest in global health and development issues, gender equality, social justice, food/nutrition systems, and/or international health

Responsibilities

Provide service support by attending internal and client meetings and Teams calls, meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, drafting and updating status reports, and responding to requests in a timely manner
Write, edit and proofread written materials and creative collateral including press materials, strategy memorandums, blog posts, web pages, videos, advertising elements and correspondence
Collaborate with an integrated communications team to understand client goals and develop relevant and effective advertising and communication strategies
Track, analyze and report on account-related news, coverage, research and online conversation
Execute media relations efforts including media list development and pitching, and develop relationships with journalists, reporters and bloggers
Assist in coordinating media, client and agency events, including securing venues, developing collateral materials, and handling logistics like media placement and webcasting
Analyze campaign metrics and implement public engagement and social media tools
Contribute to and implement media strategies as directed by senior staff and facilitate account billing

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule with at least three days in office presence
Salary range - $60,000 - $70,000
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment