Senior Account Manager, Corporate Communications & Policy/Public Affai Part Time

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The Companyfreuds is a leading communications agency which unites a diverse group of specialists to create a family of unrivalled and unstoppable thinkers and doers.freuds only takes on work once we know we can make a real difference. We join the dots between insight, strategy, creativity, measurement – and our sheer love of the work – to build campaigns that create tailored and meaningful impact. We then bring the work to life through our unrivalled connectivity. Headquartered in London, with offices in New York and experience of global operations, our team of 250 consultants span insight, communications planning and strategy, media activation, social media, stakeholder relations, content production, film making and event production. Together we seek purpose, meaning and impact in everything that we do.The roleWe are seeking a Senior Corporate Communications Associate to work on a range of corporate clients as well as some of our private and public sector clients in the healthcare space. There is also an opportunity to work on a number of pro-bono clients and projects.We are looking for someone with experience of working in communications and corporate reputation management for global corporate clients. The successful candidate will also have some public affairs experience, a genuine interest in public policy and experience of translating policy insights into impactful communications programmes. Some experience in public or private healthcare communications preferred.The role will include supporting in the preparation of corporate reputation strategies, development of communications and stakeholder engagement plans, providing public policy and regulatory insights, drafting of narratives and media relations. Responsibilities:Securing the confidence of colleagues and clients as a mid-level communications advisor on a wide range of corporate communications issues and disciplinesProviding policy analysis/insight across a range of corporate and healthcare clients, using these insights to help inform communications actions/programmesKeeping abreast of the political landscape and identifying/responding to corresponding reputational challenges/opportunities. Supporting with the development of creative corporate/healthcare communications strategies and campaigns for clients and issues and working as part of a team to ensuring their successful deliveryDeveloping corporate positioning, messaging and narrative frameworksProactively building internal and external networks with colleagues, opinion leaders, journalists, professional associations, online influencers and other relevant third partiesHandling media engagement for clients including proactive sell-ins and drafting of OpEds as well as seeking out media and speaker opportunities for clients.Overseeing the production of briefing and research documents. Taking a lead in developing junior team members and ensuring the smooth functioning of account delivery teams. Skills & Competencies:Experience of working in corporate communications and public affairs in an agency environmentSome experience of public/private healthcare clients and knowledge of health policy preferredExcellent time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment, managing your own work and that of othersExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to influence clients and colleaguesEnthusiasm and a ‘can-do’, proactive attitude.Ability to interact with and gain the trust of senior clients and colleaguesIf this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, please get in touch by sending your CV and cover letter to the talent teamOther informationUnfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond directly to all applicants, only to those whose candidacy is being pursued. In addition, the length of the recruitment process varies based on the vacancy needs. Traditionally, the process takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Therefore, your patience is greatly appreciated.freuds are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability – we want to hear from you