Associate Director, Media Relations, Health

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations specifically related to health, including creating and driving strategic communications plan.
• Read and analyze research and reports from Milken Institute experts to develop eye-catching pitches that will resonate with media and their audiences.
• Proactively draft and pitch compelling stories to new/consumer audiences.
• Respond to inbound media requests and manage appropriately throughout the organization.
• Lead and support the development of strategic media materials, including high-quality press releases, op-eds, key messages, media lists and targeted pitches.
• Collaborate with internal teams to mine for innovative story ideas that will elevate the Milken Institute, its experts and the research.
• Support press operations/media efforts for Milken Institute events, including the Milken Institute Global Conference.
• Provide strategic insight to key workstreams to enhance visibility and reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and creators at key media outlets, serving as a primary point of contact for media inquiries and requests.
• Stay up to date on the fast-changing earned media landscape and lead the media team’s efforts in staying educated on these updates.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or public relations, with an emphasis on work in the health sector; agency experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred

• Strong background supporting media relations efforts in health.
• Ability to work with principal stakeholders. Experience working with researchers is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach with a deep understanding of the media landscape.
• Must demonstrate a drive to be “always on” when it comes to seeking fresh story angles and opportunities to tell the Milken Institute stories.
• Have successful track record of securing impactful media from top-tier outlets within print, online, broadcast and other formats such as podcasts, video, and social content.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Fertility Support
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Training & Development: