Vice President - Healthcare Team - DKC

For more than two decades, DKC has been at the forefront of communications agencies, attracting the best and the brightest talent from around the country. Currently, we are searching for a trailblazing Account Supervisor or Vice President who is ready to take their career to the next level.

We’re looking for a creative thinker and business strategist who has the media connections to move mountains; curiosity to work in exciting sectors and the right amount of energy and enthusiasm to help world-class teams take brands to new heights.

The nature of the work provides a dynamic environment where members of the team are asked to adapt quickly to a changing media landscape while working with reporters on a number of beats. No two days are the same, and we like it that way.

The team is energetic, hardworking, and collaborative. We work closely with DKC’s other groups, including Sports, Public Affairs, Media Tech, Entertainment, Hospitality, Data/Analytics, and our creative shop, Hangar4. We value self-starters with a curious mind and a good sense of humor, who hold client service in the highest regard.

Allow us to introduce ourselves:

• DKC is one of the country’s most innovative independent communications agencies
• We strongly believe in the mantra, work hard, play harder, WIN TOGETHER!

With a vibrant and fast-paced atmosphere, DKC prides itself on offering a culture of fun, inclusivity, and growth. From our national committees focused on health & wellness, diversity, and fun, to a hands-on-approach to training and career growth, DKC offers a wide range of options for career minded staff. Plus, we offer 401K, a generous vacation and sick day policy, the latest technology for all digital natives and a welcoming environment that is all about perfecting the craft of communications.

Now, a little about you:

• Smart, energetic, savvy account leader with sophisticated media relations expertise, creative thinking and digital chops looking to join our rapidly expanding team.
• 10+ years’ experience working at a PR agency and/or an in-house communications team
• A background in relevant client sectors, including Healthcare, Health, Wellness, Pharma, Non-Profit, and Business.
• Understands and can study data, distill insights and translate that data into insights that can help set the stage for communications programming
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Has the motivation and attitude to mentor a growing staff, while still looking for way to improve and learn and hone their skills in strategy, media, digital and integrated marketing.
• Can deliver excellent client service and account management, being a reliable point of contact for both the client and media
• Able to foster new and significant media and industry relationships, while maintaining relationships with key media
• Ready to grow their career in new ways including business development, brand marketing and agency marketing
• Identifies, develops and executes strategic partnerships, campaigns and integrated communication plans
• Able to develop and successfully execute thought leadership campaigns
• Pays strong attention to details

At DKC, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.