Location: Washington office of Lipman Hearne

Reports to: VP, SVP and/or EVP Managing Director

Overview:

The primary responsibility for the account manager position is to work as a client leader in our health & wellness practice. However, we welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and wide-ranging interests as we anticipate – and will encourage – opportunities that result in work across all client engagements including clients in health and healthcare, community engagement, education, as well as international organizations.

The Washington office of Lipman Hearne features an exciting portfolio of clients who are pursuing innovative approaches to transforming health, education and community. Client service is at the center of everything we do and we are looking for individuals who share a passion for exceptional results and measurable outcomes. Business development will be part of your responsibility, but will be incorporated in a manageable way that ensures we continue to realize managed and meaningful growth.

This individual is expected to serve as a day-to-day client contact with responsibilities and interests to include, but not be limited to, the following:

• A public relations mindset and experience that includes an understanding of all available channels now available to reach audiences including traditional, mobile and social media

• Strong writing and analytical skills that can be put to use to help our clients arrive at a strategic perspective that enables them to connect with their target audience in this changing media landscape (this includes the “writing basics” such as media relations and supporting communications materials)

• A deep interest in integrated marketing, which includes experience in project management as it pertains to working with our creative and media departments on the development of messages, supporting creative materials and advertising plans

• An appreciation for digital media and how the Web and mobile media are changing the way individuals secure information

• A commitment to client service with experience in both account and budget management, including development of project work plans, timelines and budgets

• The ability to work across a team, with the expectation being that this individual will develop deep and productive relationships across Lipman Hearne

Minimum Requirements:

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years experience in communications and marketing with a strong public relations background. We are looking for individuals who like to work hard, have fun, are personally motivated and are able to multi-task.

This is a career opportunity. Lipman Hearne is a private agency and we are growing. We offer competitive salary and benefits, and a position that has room for growth. Lipman Hearne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested, experienced professionals should forward a letter of interest and resume to acctmanagerdc@lipmanhearne.com. No calls please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have full physical functionality. However, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with certain disabilities to perform essential functions.