Account Manager – Strategic Communications, Social Impact, Global Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable daily partner for clients, nurturing relationships with confidence and care.

• Spearhead media and digital communication strategies, which include:

• Crafting compelling story angles, messaging, and narrative frameworks.

• Pitching to journalists and editors effectively.

• Achieving media coverage, op-eds, interviews, and placements in thought leadership.

• Identifying opportunities to amplify media moments across digital, social, and owned channels.

• Create and refine high-quality written materials, such as:

• Media pitches and press releases.

• Op-eds and contributed articles.

• Talking points, speeches, and briefing documents.

• Communications strategies, media plans, and digital content.

• LinkedIn posts, executive thought leadership pieces, newsletter content, website language, and social media content as required.

• Provide support for media training and message development for executives and subject-matter experts.

• Guide clients on how to leverage earned media, digital platforms, social content, and owned channels to achieve strategic objectives.

• Work collaboratively with internal team members to ensure strategic coherence and flawless execution.

• Handle multiple client priorities with clarity, responsiveness, and composure under pressure.

• Contribute ideas that enhance client impact and help evolve Newton Street’s service offerings.

• Monitor and analyze media and digital performance, providing clear reports that evaluate message effectiveness, narrative impact, and opportunities for amplification.

• Keep track of media, digital, and social trends, as well as emerging news, to identify timely pitching opportunities and position clients within relevant public discussions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, media relations, or integrated communications.

• Proven track record of securing earned media coverage, op-eds, and thought leadership placements.

• Strong comprehension of journalists' operations, what constitutes a newsworthy story, and how to extend media moments via digital and social channels.

• Outstanding writing and editing abilities—clear, persuasive, and intentional.

• Experience working within or alongside PR agencies, foundations, or organizations focused on social impact or policy.

• Knowledge of one or more key issue areas: climate, global health, women’s health, mental health, economic opportunity, or philanthropy.

• Capability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality or judgment.

• Responsive and proactive while operating in a remote office environment.

• Experience collaborating across teams and with other partners or agencies.

• Technologically adept and proactive, with strong organizational and teamwork skills.

• Comfortable working in global or multicultural settings.

• Eligibility to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and a retirement plan.

• Generous paid time off and holidays—including a year-end paid break.

• Fully remote, U.S.-based work environment.

• A culture that values your voice and ensures your impact is recognized.