CURA Strategies
Account Executive, Health Care Communications
CURA Strategies, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Account Executive, Health Care Communications
CURA Strategies, an award-winning strategic health care communications and public affairs agency, is looking for an emerging public relations professional to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about health care, storytelling and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with clients in the areas of rare disease, mental health, opioid addiction, cardiology, organ transplantation and more, we pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients — and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission. Unburden yourself of tired, big agency politics with no clear path for professional growth and join a growing team looking for talented people who are a strong culture fit. RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide day-to-day project management and communications support to health care clients Work closely with account lead to support client projects and manage client relationships, including project tracking, client calls, planning meeting participation, note taking, status updates, invoice coordination, budget tracking; client interaction is expected Develop and edit high quality content for social media and written materials, including media correspondence, press releases, newsletters, policy briefs and speaking abstracts Research and provide analysis related to earned and social media; experience with Muck Rack, Hootsuite, or other similar platforms is a plus Conduct media monitoring with rapid response recommendations for clients, including social posts and reporter pitch ideas Support outreach and correspondence with external audiences based on project needs such as third-party organizations, health care professionals, policymakers, media, etc. Build media lists and begin to conduct proactive outreach to journalists and online influencers to build relationships and place stories Assist with new business proposals when directed Assist with organizing activities that support the overall CURA culture QUALIFICATIONS
Entry level to 3 years of public relations/communications experience, preferably in a PR agency. Title will be based on level of experience, ranging from Assistant Account Executive to Senior Account Executive. Strong interest in health and wellness. Experience or interest in pharmaceuticals, rare diseases, cardiology, mental health, biotechnology, diagnostics or health policy issues such as market access and drug pricing is a plus. Strong writing and organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Detail-oriented with a proactive, innovative and positive attitude toward client service. Self‑motivated and diligent with a high degree of proactivity and accountability for team‑based work. WHAT WE OFFER
Unlimited PTO after one year of employment Weekly free lunches (plus lots of free snacks and drinks in the office) Robust health benefits program 401K with company match Hybrid work environment (3 days in office) Company outings and social gatherings Professional learning and development opportunities Paid maternity/paternity leave Transportation and mobile stipends MORE ABOUT CURA
Our name, CURA – Latin for care, concern, and attention to others – exemplifies our mission: to work with clients to transform the health care system and improve lives. Whether our client is a business, a nonprofit or a government agency, we believe that taking transformative action to improve people’s lives is always the winning strategy. Our culture is built on a love for transforming health care through integrated communications, a desire to proactively serve and contribute, and strong partnership with our clients to deliver results. Led by a bipartisan team of DC communications veterans, our approach has received considerable notice from industry peers. Since its launch in 2016, the company has received numerous awards and recognition, including: Washington Business Journal, Best Places to Work (2025) PRovoke Media, North American Boutique Agency of the Year (2023) PRWeek, Outstanding Boutique Agency of the Year, Finalist (2023) PR News, Top Places to Work in PR (2020) PRovoke Media’s Global and North American New Agency of the Year (2018) American Business Award’s Silver Stevie for Startup of the Year (2018) TRAITS WE ADMIRE IN OUR TEAM MEMBERS
A passion for improving health care and driving smart creative campaigns to achieve transformational change Results-focused approach, and the ability to work closely with senior members of the team to manage and execute a campaign to success A leader with a proactive, positive attitude toward client service and team management. Responsive, dependable and accountable to team members and clients, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done—someone who doesn’t take no for an answer Enthusiasm about the unlimited growth opportunities that come with being a member of a fast-growing start-up firm and wants to stay for the long-term Mission-minded and excited to join the CURA family, which works hard to do good work (and has fun doing it) Not shy in sharing bold opinions, but respectful of the bipartisan nature of our firm Equal opportunity
We provide equal consideration for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. In a recent blinded survey, 100% of employees strongly agreed that everyone at CURA is treated fairly across differences. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Sales and Business Development Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services
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CURA Strategies, an award-winning strategic health care communications and public affairs agency, is looking for an emerging public relations professional to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about health care, storytelling and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with clients in the areas of rare disease, mental health, opioid addiction, cardiology, organ transplantation and more, we pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients — and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission. Unburden yourself of tired, big agency politics with no clear path for professional growth and join a growing team looking for talented people who are a strong culture fit. RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide day-to-day project management and communications support to health care clients Work closely with account lead to support client projects and manage client relationships, including project tracking, client calls, planning meeting participation, note taking, status updates, invoice coordination, budget tracking; client interaction is expected Develop and edit high quality content for social media and written materials, including media correspondence, press releases, newsletters, policy briefs and speaking abstracts Research and provide analysis related to earned and social media; experience with Muck Rack, Hootsuite, or other similar platforms is a plus Conduct media monitoring with rapid response recommendations for clients, including social posts and reporter pitch ideas Support outreach and correspondence with external audiences based on project needs such as third-party organizations, health care professionals, policymakers, media, etc. Build media lists and begin to conduct proactive outreach to journalists and online influencers to build relationships and place stories Assist with new business proposals when directed Assist with organizing activities that support the overall CURA culture QUALIFICATIONS
Entry level to 3 years of public relations/communications experience, preferably in a PR agency. Title will be based on level of experience, ranging from Assistant Account Executive to Senior Account Executive. Strong interest in health and wellness. Experience or interest in pharmaceuticals, rare diseases, cardiology, mental health, biotechnology, diagnostics or health policy issues such as market access and drug pricing is a plus. Strong writing and organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Detail-oriented with a proactive, innovative and positive attitude toward client service. Self‑motivated and diligent with a high degree of proactivity and accountability for team‑based work. WHAT WE OFFER
Unlimited PTO after one year of employment Weekly free lunches (plus lots of free snacks and drinks in the office) Robust health benefits program 401K with company match Hybrid work environment (3 days in office) Company outings and social gatherings Professional learning and development opportunities Paid maternity/paternity leave Transportation and mobile stipends MORE ABOUT CURA
Our name, CURA – Latin for care, concern, and attention to others – exemplifies our mission: to work with clients to transform the health care system and improve lives. Whether our client is a business, a nonprofit or a government agency, we believe that taking transformative action to improve people’s lives is always the winning strategy. Our culture is built on a love for transforming health care through integrated communications, a desire to proactively serve and contribute, and strong partnership with our clients to deliver results. Led by a bipartisan team of DC communications veterans, our approach has received considerable notice from industry peers. Since its launch in 2016, the company has received numerous awards and recognition, including: Washington Business Journal, Best Places to Work (2025) PRovoke Media, North American Boutique Agency of the Year (2023) PRWeek, Outstanding Boutique Agency of the Year, Finalist (2023) PR News, Top Places to Work in PR (2020) PRovoke Media’s Global and North American New Agency of the Year (2018) American Business Award’s Silver Stevie for Startup of the Year (2018) TRAITS WE ADMIRE IN OUR TEAM MEMBERS
A passion for improving health care and driving smart creative campaigns to achieve transformational change Results-focused approach, and the ability to work closely with senior members of the team to manage and execute a campaign to success A leader with a proactive, positive attitude toward client service and team management. Responsive, dependable and accountable to team members and clients, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done—someone who doesn’t take no for an answer Enthusiasm about the unlimited growth opportunities that come with being a member of a fast-growing start-up firm and wants to stay for the long-term Mission-minded and excited to join the CURA family, which works hard to do good work (and has fun doing it) Not shy in sharing bold opinions, but respectful of the bipartisan nature of our firm Equal opportunity
We provide equal consideration for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. In a recent blinded survey, 100% of employees strongly agreed that everyone at CURA is treated fairly across differences. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Sales and Business Development Industries
Public Relations and Communications Services
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