Global Media Relations Lead — Associate Director

Edelman Smithfield; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a Global Media Relations Associate Director to lead client relationships, counsel senior executives on media strategy, and drive multi-channel campaigns across geographies. The role requires strong leadership within the Health senior leadership team and collaboration with US and APAC teams.

The position focuses on strengthening the media relations function, developing new approaches to earned media, and delivering high-standard results across global campaigns for healthcare,

Responsibilities

• Client management: advise senior clients on media engagement and complex data presentations across global outlets.
• Team management: lead and mentor the earned media team, formalise structure and provide training.
• Brand and business building: develop earned media strategies and AI-driven approaches to campaigns.

Job description

Edelman is seeking a Global Media Relations Associate Director to lead client relationships, counsel senior executives on media strategy, and drive multi-channel campaigns across geographies. The role requires strong leadership within the Health senior leadership team and collaboration with US and APAC teams.

The position focuses on strengthening the media relations function, developing new approaches to earned media, and delivering high-standard results across global campaigns for healthcare,