Media Relations Specialist, PR Agency (biotech, life sciences)

Responsibilities

• Client Account Support: Collaborate with internal teams to deliver consistent media wins, support client strategy sessions. Assist media leads with large retainer clients. Lead PR efforts on short term projects. Assist media leads with tasks including: research, outreach, pitch creation, reporting, client deliverables, etc
• Proactive Pitching: Build and execute targeted pitching strategies across digital, print, and broadcast outlets to secure earned media coverage and client interviews.
• Media Monitoring & Analytics & Reporting: Track news coverage across traditional and digital channels, evaluate media trends, measure campaign reach, and draft client performance reports.
• Trend Spotting & Newsjacking: Continuously monitor industry news in health and tech to identify real-time commentary opportunities for clients.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–4 years in healthcare communications, agency experience, or background as a working journalist/reporter looking to make the switch to PR.
• Writing & Communication: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a sharp eye for AP style, GEO-driven content, and headline hook creation.
• Healthcare and/or Tech Acumen: Familiarity with—or strong interest in—health tech, digital health, and technology sectors, including the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Networking & Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills with a proven track record (or demonstrated ability) to foster connections with reporters, editors, and producers.
• PR & Media Tools: Experience using media databases and monitoring platforms (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack, HARO/Qwoted) is highly desirable.
• Self-Starter Mindset: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple client priorities in a fully remote work environment.

Benefits

• Excellent 401k, health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous PTO, including vacation, parental leave, and summer Fridays
• 100% remote work