Senior Communications Manager

New York City, NY (On-site)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end media relations and client management, guiding storytelling, content creation, and performance analysis across healthcare and biotech accounts.

  • Lead media outreach, strategy, and reporting for multiple clients.
  • Develop and oversee executive and thought leadership content across blogs, bylines, and social channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Pitch and secure media placements across healthcare, business, startup, and trade publications.
  • Develop creative story angles that align client expertise with current trends and media conversations.
  • Build and maintain targeted media lists tailored to each client.
  • Draft press releases, pitches, media briefs, and background materials.
  • Track coverage, manage reporting, and provide strategic recommendations based on results.
  • Write long-form blog posts, case studies, and executive bylines.
  • Craft compelling LinkedIn thought leadership content for founders and senior leaders.
  • Develop messaging frameworks and narrative positioning for clients.
  • Ensure all content reflects each client’s voice while maintaining strategic alignment.
  • Support the development of website copy and campaign messaging as needed.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of communications or PR experience, preferably with a healthcare, biotech or related media background.
  • Proven ability to pitch and secure media coverage.
  • Strong writing skills across blogs, case studies, LinkedIn content, press materials, and executive communications.
  • Experience managing client relationships and handling multiple accounts simultaneously.
  • Ability to adapt writing style across different industries, audiences, and executive voices.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred

  • Existing relationships with healthcare and business media.
  • Experience working with startups, founders, or venture-backed companies.
  • Exposure to thought leadership campaigns and executive branding.

Benefits

  • Health and dental benefits
  • Bi-annual team retreats (one international), quarterly events, and monthly team lunches
  • Real ownership over accounts and team from day one
  • Direct access to founders and leadership
  • A clear path to grow with the company as we scale
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On Top Strategy

On Top Strategy is a communications and PR agency that partners with high-growth startups and established companies across various industries. We work closely with founders and leadership teams to help them share their stories, build their brands, and connect with the right audiences.

Founded in 2022
4 employees (2 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$85K/yr – $100K/yr

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Senior Communications Manager

On Top Strategy · New York City, NY · On-site