
Inizio Evoke is hiring: Account Director - Public Relations in New Salem
Inizio Evoke, New Salem, IL, United States
In the journey of life, your career should make a difference.
At Inizio Evoke, we come together—to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human™.
About Us
Inizio Evoke Comms is a global, award‑winning health communications agency partnering with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, consumer, and non‑profit clients to deliver insights‑driven public relations, policy, and communications programs that advance health and wellbeing worldwide.
Account Director Responsibilities
Client Partnership
- Develop and cultivate relationships with clients and external audiences.
- Thoughtfully counsel clients based on communications landscape and business goals, showcasing ability to marry communications/PR tactics to the client's broader strategy; take immediate action on client feedback.
- Proactively direct planning and execution of projects ensuring timeliness, efficiency, and high‑quality delivery of results.
- Play a major part in drafting client communications material such as emails, project proposals, newsletters, research and results reports, press releases/materials, video scripts, and social media content.
- Handle issues management, mobilize teams to respond to issues and provide strategically sound recommendations to clients on how to address issues.
- Lead and oversee development of client budgets and SOWs, track monthly financials for each client, and mentor mid‑to‑junior level staff on financials.
- Lead key aspects of client interactions and liaise with external partners.
Business Development & Operations
- Research, develop, and present new business proposals.
- Participate in organic
ew business pitches with confidence. - Identify and realize opportunities for organic account growth.
- Utilize data to drive agency recommendations and idea generation.
Leadership & Teamwork
- Proactively seek out professional development opportunities and skillset growth.
- Flex between teams and management styles. Use team meetings to share knowledge and keep the team engaged.
- Support the team in delivering programs by driving quality and direction on a day‑to‑day basis.
- Provide direct and constructive feedback to team members, giving opportunities to grow through stretching their abilities.
- Coach, mentor, and motivate junior team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or health/science related field or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of communications or related marketing/advocacy/health experience; US or global health issues or health product communications experience.
- Ability to work cooperatively across teams.
- Experience managing resources and budgets.
- Experience with media relations strategy and social media landscape.
- Demonstrated keen critical thinking skills and proactivity.
- Recognized project management ability.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial, and solution‑oriented mindset.
- Passion about improving lives through innovations in health.
- Understanding of current issues in domestic and global health.
Inizio Evoke Comms provides an exciting and flexible work environment, great compensation packages, and outstanding company‑paid benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Compensation: $100,000—$115,000 USD
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.
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