Group Director, Earned Media - Health PR Strategy (Hybrid)

Real Chemistry; New York; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Private medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

LinkedIn Learning access

Mental wellness coaching

Job summary

Real Chemistry is actively seeking a Group Director (Earned Media) to lead earned media strategy for pharma clients within its Integrated Communications business. You will oversee multi-client execution and nurture strong client relationships across UK, Europe, and global media.

The role requires solid client services experience, with depth in earned media, media strategy, and new business oversight, plus ability to guide a team and collaborate cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health PR agency at Associate Director, Director or Senior Account Director level or similar.
• Strong experience and/or specialism within Earned Media and Media Strategy.
• Demonstrable relationships with the key trade and national press.
• Experience working with pharma/biotech/med tech clients.
• Ability to work within cross‑functional teams to deliver outstanding client work.
• Ability to support and drive new business operations alone and as part of a bigger team.

Responsibilities

• Develop earned media strategy for multiple clients and accounts.
• Oversee execution of earned media strategy for multiple clients and accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and key contacts within UK, European and Global media.
• Ensure the quality of the media team is held to the highest standard and that all client requests are handled in a strategic and timely manner.
• Partner with account leads to run and grow integrated business and to develop new business opportunities.
• Directly supervise part of the media team and promote continuous learning and development to help build a high performing culture.

Skills

Earned Media

Media Strategy

Press Relationships

Pharma clients

Cross-functional teamwork

New business development

Job description

Real Chemistry is actively seeking a Group Director (Earned Media) to lead earned media strategy for pharma clients within its Integrated Communications business. You will oversee multi-client execution and nurture strong client relationships across UK, Europe, and global media.

The role requires solid client services experience, with depth in earned media, media strategy, and new business oversight, plus ability to guide a team and collaborate cross-functionally.