Senior Media Relations Manager [Remote]

In the journey of life, your career should make a difference.

At Inizio Evoke, we come together—to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human™.

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.

We are looking for a Senior Media Realtions Manager to join our team! You will be responsible for maintaining and running multiple key projects across accounts, playing an active role from planning to seamless implementation. You will develop strategic media plans for clients in partnership with the account lead and craft overarching communications tactics to enable clients to meet their objectives. Additionally, you will effectively sell through media relations work for existing and new clients.

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

You Will:

Client Partnership

• Manage all aspects of media project timelines and deliverables
• Interact with clients independently; regarded by the client as the media point person on their accounts
• Interpret, develop, and manage clients' media strategy; demonstrate understanding of the strategic issues and big picture
• Demonstrate expertise in using AI in creating deliverables and analyzing media trends, identifying opportunities, and optimizing media outreach strategies for maximum impact
• Provide strategic media counsel during client meetings/calls

Leadership & Teamwork

• Tackles tough challenges or problems quickly
• Build and maintain relationships internally and externally (clients and journalists)
• Be recognized by peers and management for their consistent and proactive contributions to the team
• Demonstrate genuine interest and empathy when listening to others
• Seamlessly flex between teams and management styles

Effective Communication

• Articulate a client's story confidently and accurately
• Integrate information from a variety of sources into one comprehensive and compelling story or deliverable
• Encourage others to share information and viewpoints frankly and openly
• Present ideas with confidence and conviction, always making eye contact and engaging audiences

Business Development

• Engage regularly to support development of new business proposals and related deliverables
• Participate in new business presentations
• Exhibit ability to build existing accounts and expand potential revenue by providing ideas to senior managers

You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing, business or health / science related field or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in public relations and communications; health or pharma communications experience required
• Experience in media relations including pitching reporters, creating media lists, etc.
• Experience in highly scientific therapy areas including but not limited to, oncology, rare disease, and neuroscience
• Understanding of Inizio Evoke Communications' missions and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company
• Experience driving current or new business growth
• Passion for improving lives through innovations in health
• A good understanding of current issues in domestic and global health

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.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

$80,000—$110,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.