Responsibilities

• Client Partnerhips
• Show mastery of all media practices, communicating with all levels of media outlets, including top-tier reporters
• Maintain relationships with external groups and stakeholders (e.g., advocacy groups, vendors, etc.)
• Oversee development and implementation of media portion of communications programs, ensuring best practices and quality of deliverables
• Understand client goals and strategy; offer strategic guidance to multiple clients; attend onsite client meetings and media events solo, accompany talent to media opportunities with account lead
• Ensure productive agency relationships with clients and reporters to build trust and serve as a valuable resource
• Show mastery of media training, working with C-suite level internal and external spokespeople
• Integrate AI tools and data analysis into media relations programs to achieve organizational goals
• Handle issue management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution in times of crisis
• Track overall project timing to meet client expectations and ensure deadlines are met

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing, business or health / science related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in public relations and communications; health or pharma communications experience required
• 4+ years of experience in media relations including pitching reporters, creating media lists, etc.
• Experience in scientific therapy areas including oncology, rare disease, and neuroscience
• Understanding of Inizio Evoke Communications' missions and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company
• Experience driving current or new business growth
• Passion for improving lives through innovations in health
• A good understanding of current issues in domestic and global health

Benefits

• 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.