PR Account Executive – Health

The Role:

Do you know the difference between psychology and physiology? Are you the type who can’t resist the latest health news? Would meeting the brains behind new medicines and health tech make your day? And most importantly, are you passionate about giving patients a real voice?

We’re on the hunt for a smart, curious, and driven Account Executive (AE) to join our Health PR team in our Sydney or Melbourne office.

You’ll get to work with some of the world’s biggest health brands, creating and delivering campaigns that matter, all while being part of a fun, supportive agency doing great work. You’ll dive into everything from the creation, management and execution of integrated communications campaigns to building strong relationships with relevant media and key opinion leaders on behalf of our clients, contributing your own spark to campaign development.

So, if you’re ready to kick-start your career in health comms, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Support across all project phases, including strategy, planning, implementation, material development, client relations, media relations, project documentation, and reporting;
• Manage project timelines and delivery of work across assigned projects and deliverables including flagging scope creep or changes to deadlines or delivery of work;
• Show initiative in gaining familiarity with clients and business, be proactive in identifying and building relationships with key media and demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships with client contacts and agency partners;
• Lead or assist in media relations including; developing media materials, building media lists, supporting media strategy development, media pitching, and tracking media coverage;
• Support client account team to track campaign, assist in pitches and collaborate with other teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant degree, 1-2 years relevant comms/agency experience (a passion or interest in agency life highly regarded).
• Be proactive, curious, and ready to take the lead when needed.
• Someone who is a lover of all things news, is comfortable juggling tasks and plays nice with others.

Eligibility to work in Australia.

Why Join We.?

As one of the largest independent communications and integrated marketing agencies in Australia, We. Communications believes in the power of people, storytelling, and connection to move audiences toward positive action.

At We., we’re independent, people-driven, and passionate about the power of communications to ignite positive change. We’re proud of the award-winning work we deliver across technology, health, consumer and corporate sectors – work that not only starts conversations but also delivers real business results.

Our Australian team is a powerhouse of talent and we’ve got some impressive silverware too:

• ‘14 Best Agencies in Australia and New Zealand’ – PRovoke Awards, 2025
• ‘Communications Agency Team of the Year’ – Health Industry Hub Excellence in Communications Awards, 2023
• ‘Best Agency in Asia Pacific’ – PRWeek Global Awards, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
• ‘Midsize Consultancy of the Year’ – Provoke Awards, 2021; Finalist 2023 & 2024
• ‘Large Agency of Year’ – Mumbrella CommsCon, Finalist 2024
• ‘PR Consultancy of the Year’ – ANZ PRWeek/Campaign Asia Awards, 2022
• ‘Global Technology Agency of the Year’ – PRovoke Awards, 2022

If you are looking for a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values work-life balance, career development and team culture, We. Communications is the place for you! We offer enhanced benefits that you will have access to, including:

• A hybrid working model (remote and onsite working days)
• Birthday leave
• Summer Fridays
• Volunteer leave
• Office level-up leave
• Access to WHEREFIT (our health and wellness program)
• Career development opportunities
• We. Culture Club program
• Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 access
• Commitment to DEI

Our Commitments:

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion are core to who we are. At We., we celebrate differences in all forms and are committed to creating a space where everyone can thrive – regardless of age, race, gender, or background. Let’s build a more inclusive future together. Ready to take the next step? We’re excited to meet you!

Sydney or Melbourne

WE Communications