Vice President, Media Relations

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a full understanding of the role media plays for all accounts and oversees media strategy recommendations to client and account teams
• Oversees development and implementation of media portion of communications programs, ensuring best practices and quality of deliverables
• Serves as strategic counsel lead; handles issues management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution in times of crisis
• Shows mastery of all media practices, regularly communicating with all levels of media outlets, including top- tier reporters
• Understands client goals and strategy; offers strategic guidance to multiple clients; attends onsite client meetings and media events solo, accompanies talent to media opportunities with account lead
• Oversees multiple client relationships and provide a high level of service to clients; builds relationships with external groups and stakeholders (e.g., advocacy groups, vendors, etc.)
• Shows mastery of media training, working with C-suite level internal and external spokespeople
• Shows creativity in overseeing the development and implementation of solutions to client issues
• Serves as facilitator for client workshops and events, including speaker training sessions, multi-stakeholder convening initiatives, internal messaging workshops, etc.
• Takes an active role in developing staffing plans for core businesses

Requirements

• 10+ 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.)
• Proven 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
• Track record of winning new business and organically growing existing accounts
• Superb internal and external communications skills (verbal, written, listening)
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• A strong attention to detail with mastered ability to manage multiple priorities

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.