Media Relations Manager - Public Relations

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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.

As a Media Relations Manager, you will support account teams on development and implementation of strategic media plans and take ownership for day-to-day earned media activities of clients’ business. You are proficient with all media outreach practices, serving as the liaison between clients and the media. Typically, you will:

• Lead earned media activities for 3+ client / project teams; provides support and guidance across accounts and on special projects
• Manage assigned projects independently and supervise others as appropriate
• Actively participates in new business efforts

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

You Will:

• Pitch all levels of media outlets and securing results for clients
• Account for quality control and final review of media-related client correspondence, pitch letters, media proposals and press materials
• Regularly identify next steps/course of action and is proactive in seeking and initiating assignments
• Show creativity in participating in the development 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
• Foster strong relationship by building trust and acting as a valuable resource; demonstrate teamwork across media and account teams
• Coordinate with account team on all matters; provide insights into account strategy with comfort, demonstrating full knowledge of assigned accounts’ media environment
• Manage junior staff on projects; shows ability to delegate appropriately and “manage up” when necessary
• Demonstrate a sense of ownership and accountability for all projects

You Have:

• 4+ years of communications experience in an agency setting with a demonstrated skillset in earned media/media relations
• 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.

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