Project Assistant, Healthcare Communications

Apco Worldwide

New York, NY

Full Time

Entry Level

45k-48k

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

APCO is looking for a bright and ambitious healthcare & communications professional with entry-level experience to join its dynamic and growing health team in New York. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our talented New York team, gain experience in a truly multi-market environment and work with some of the sharpest minds in the industry. We are looking for a professional to work on a variety of healthcare accounts. The ideal candidate would have a strong interest in the health sector, some initial experience working for an advisory firm, great analytical and writing skills, and a real hunger and talent for crafting stories.

Key Responsibilities

Research and analytics: media, social media, political and institutional monitoring, ad hoc landscape analyses, research projects, media lists, stakeholder mappings, etc.
Advisory: participate to the development of tactical and strategic recommendations through brainstorming, concept notes, etc.
Messaging: draft of briefing books, talking points, press releases and statements, op-eds, blog posts, social media content, institutional letters and notes, etc.
Organization of client meetings and events: interviews, press conferences, roundtables, institutional meetings, etc.

Requirements

A demonstrated interest in healthcare communications
Recent college graduate
Comfort in a fast-paced environment collaborating with a distributed team
Excellent written and oral communication and research skills
Entrepreneurial with strong critical thinking abilities
Organized and attentive to detail
Able to multi-task and approach assignments independently
Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with OPT/Post-OPT status

Qualifications

Recent college graduate
Comfort in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and writing skills

Working at Apco Worldwide

APCO Worldwide emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and creating a positive work environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. They are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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