RapidFort is looking for an Account Executive, Public Relations (Health) to bring client programs to life. You'll work with healthcare innovators, life sciences organizations, and health-tech disruptors, translating complex technical and clinical messages into clear, compelling narratives.

What You'll Do

Support day-to-day client account work, including media relations, awards, speaking programs, and content development.
Help manage projects by tracking deliverables, timelines, and priorities to ensure quality and alignment with client goals.
Participate in client calls and meetings, taking notes, drafting recaps, and ensuring follow-up items are completed.
Research industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities to inform client storytelling.
Assist in the creation of quarterly campaign plans and PR recommendations.
Build and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers across healthcare, life sciences, and health-tech outlets.
Research and develop targeted media lists and pitch opportunities.
Draft, refine, and distribute pitches that generate coverage aligned with client goals.
Monitor media coverage and industry news to identify opportunities for client participation.
Contribute to social and digital amplification strategies to extend earned media results.
Write and edit clear, engaging content across multiple formats, including press releases, media pitches, Q&As, award submissions, speaking abstracts, bios, contributed articles, blogs, and background materials.
Translate complex healthcare or clinical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives.
Ensure accuracy, tone, and messaging consistency across all client deliverables.
Track, analyze, and report on media results and campaign performance.
Support senior team members in using data to refine pitching and storytelling strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues across teams—social, content, design—to ensure integrated program delivery.
Work closely with your team to support execution, share ideas, and learn from senior mentors.
Take initiative on projects, communicate clearly, and manage your time effectively.
Contribute to a supportive, creative, and collaborative team environment.

What We're Looking For

2–3 years of PR or communications experience, in an agency setting.
Background in healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech sectors.
Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail and clarity.
Experience supporting media relations and securing coverage.
Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive, team-oriented, and growth-minded attitude.

Nice to Have

Curiosity about emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities.

Team & Environment

You will work on the Health team, collaborating with colleagues across social, content, and design teams. RapidFort fosters a values-driven, inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe, celebrated, and worthy, guided by core values of Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion Always, and Fierce Distinction.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $54,000 to $62,000.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options.
401(k) plan with employer matching.
Generous paid time off, including extended summer and winter breaks.
Paid parental leave benefits.
Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books, events, or learning experiences.
Monthly technology reimbursement.
Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health.
Donation matching program.
Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Monthly recognition and team celebrations.
Employee referral and new business referral bonuses.
Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings.
Dog-friendly office environment.
Early log-off on Fridays through Empower Hours program.
Commuter benefits.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Virginia.

RapidFort is an equal opportunity employer.