Senior Vice President, Media Relations

Responsibilities

• Client Partnerships
• - Demonstrate a full understanding of the role media plays for all accounts and oversee media strategy recommendations to client and account teams
• - Be the strategic counsel lead; handle issues management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution in times of crisis
• - Show mastery of all media practices, communicating with all levels of media outlets, including top-tier reporters
• - 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, accompanies talent to media opportunities with account lead
• - Oversee multiple client relationships and provide a high level of service to clients; build relationships with external groups and partners (e.g., advocacy groups, vendors, etc.)
• - Handle issues management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution in times of crisis
• - Be a facilitator for client workshops and events, including speaker training sessions, multi-stakeholder convening projects, internal messaging workshops, etc.
• - Ensure strong agency relationships with reporters

Requirements

• 12+ years' communications agency experience or relevant experience in related field (e.g., marketing, advocacy or health/ science role dealing with public and private sector entities in global and/or domestic health) or relevant expertise in health sector (e.g., global public health organization, pharma, biotech, etc.)
• Experience overseeing multiple significant (e.g., large scope/budget) media programs and complex client engagements while supporting junior staff and account needs across the agency
• 2+ years of experience managing direct reports
• Experience winning new business and organically growing existing accounts
• Verbal and written communication skills both internally and externally
• Presentation skills and the ability to coach other team members to further develop their skills accordingly

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.