Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day execution of earned media programs for health and wellness clients, with a primary focus on pharmaceutical accounts.
• Assist with media relations activities, including media list development, reporter research, pitching, follow‑ups, and coverage tracking.
• Draft, edit, and proofread earned media materials such as press releases, media pitches, backgrounders, fact sheets, Q&As, briefing documents, and spokesperson prep.
• Monitor news, industry trends, competitor activity, and reporter coverage to identify proactive story opportunities and media insights.
• Support development of coverage reports, media recaps, and performance summaries.
• Help prepare materials for and support participation in press briefings, interviews, medical congresses, and media events.
• Coordinate internally to align earned media efforts with overall communications goals.
• Support Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes in compliance with FDA and client requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and support follow‑up communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
• Strong interest in earned media, storytelling, and media relations, with a desire to build relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers.
• Interest or experience in health, wellness, pharmaceutical, or life sciences communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft media materials, pitches, briefing documents, and client communications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, FDA guidelines, or MLR review processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with media monitoring and media database tools such as Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups.
• Passion for healthcare and wellness communications and a desire to help tell stories that educate, inspire, and positively impact patients, healthcare professionals, and communities.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome .