Director, Media Relations

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About Us:

Inizio Evoke Comms is a global, award-winning health communications agency that partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, consumer, and non-profit clients. We deliver insights-driven public relations campaigns, policy programs, and initiatives that advance health and wellbeing around the world.

The Director, Media Relations will be responsible for the planning and management of strategic media and communications plans and campaigns across the agency, working alongside account leads. He or she shows mastery of media practices and a proven record of success, with the ability to build strong agency relationships with clients and reporters. Typically, you will:

• Manage multiple significant (e.g., large scope/budget) media programs while providing insight and support to client needs across the agency

• Serve as day-to-day client contact for all media relations initiatives and questions

• Oversee development and implementation of media portion of communications programs, ensuring best practices and quality of deliverables

• Oversee junior media relations team members

This is a remote role reporting to the Senior Vice President, Media Relations.

You Will:

• Understand client goals and strategy; offer strategic guidance to multiple clients; attend on-site client meetings and media events solo, accompany talent to media opportunities with account lead

• Ensure strong agency relationships with clients and reporters to build trust and serve as a valuable resource; drive multiple accounts forward

• Show mastery of media training, working with C-suite level internal and external spokespeople

• Strategically integrate AI tools and data analysis into media relations programs to achieve organizational objectives

• Handle issues management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution

• Provide strategic insight into new business program development; takes a leadership role in new business

• Show creativity in overseeing the development and implementation of solutions to client issues

• Proactively track on overall project timing to meet client expectations and ensure deadlines are met

• Lead media training for clients and third-party spokespeople

You Have:

· 5-7 years of communications experience in an agency setting with a demonstrated

· Relevant degree in communications, marketing, business or health/science related field or equivalent experience

· Experience working with pharmaceutical clients

· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

· A passion for improving lives of patients through innovations in health

· Demonstrated knowledge of web-based research tools, i.e., Cision, Meltwater

Inizio Evoke Comms provides an exciting and flexible work environment, great compensation packages and outstanding company paid benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace