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Associate Director - Media
USA (On-site)
Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time
Posted 4 months ago
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Job Summary
Drive media relations and integrated communications programs for life sciences clients.
- Own development and execution of integrated media outreach plans across earned media.
- Must-have: 5–7 years in biopharma media relations with proven coverage.
- Standout: established journalist relationships across national and trade outlets.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Drive day-to-day activity to advance integrated client strategies, including development of content, plans for earned media, social media and thought leadership, and tracking ongoing progress.
- Serve as strategic support to client on an ongoing basis while executing communication programs that raise awareness among influential audiences.
- Conduct targeted media outreach to support client business goals, including milestone announcements, data readouts, and corporate announcements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across key national, business and industry trade outlets (ie. BioWorld, Endpoints, STAT, Fierce , etc.)
- Draft a range of media materials - such as media lists, press releases, pitches, and media backgrounders - with oversight from senior team members.
- Monitor key media outlets and reporter coverage to gather intelligence, contribute to team knowledge-sharing, and help shape client recommendations.
- Provide coaching and teaching support for junior team members in both client services and media relations
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
- At least 5-7 years of experience in public relations, preferably with specific experience in media relations within the biopharma and life sciences industry.
- Proven track record of securing media coverage in industry, mainstream and business publications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in media monitoring tools and PR software (e.g., Muckrack, etc).
- Strong enthusiasm for media relations, writing, pitching and storytelling.
- Creative, results-driven, collaborative and team-oriented.
- Experience serving as a client contact for communications programs with biopharmaceutical companies
- Established media contacts in national, business and industry trades.
- Experience supporting corporate milestones, data readouts and executive thought leadership initiatives.
- Ability to identify and develop compelling story angles.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental healthcare benefits
- Generous PTO policy
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter benefits & additional EOP offerings
LifeSci Communications
LifeSci Communications is a global communications and marketing agency focused in life science and medical technology. We create strategic custom programs implemented over months and years that evolve as your company grows to maintain your audience’s attention as well as your company’s leadership among peers. Our approach integrates capabilities in public relations, social and digital media and marketing communications. Interested in learning more? Click here: https://lifescicommunications.com/
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.7%
Direct
47.9%
Referral
5.9%
Social
17%
Paid
1.4%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~43
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
10 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
13.5 years
Median Tenure
4.4 years
