Senior Earned Media Director - Health & Pharma

Real Chemistry; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Holiday & PTO

Private medical

Vision plans

Retirement saving

Wellness coaching

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director (Earned Media) to lead earned media strategy across multiple pharmaceutical client accounts within Integrated Communications. We are looking for a senior professional who can shape strategy, supervise execution, and cultivate strong client relationships.

The role demands extensive health PR experience, strong press networks, and the ability to drive new business while mentoring the growing media team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health PR agency, as an Associate Director, Director or Senior Account Director looking to step up.
• 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 internally in order to deliver outstanding client work
• Ability to support and drive new business operations alone and as part of 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

Client relations

Pharma/biotech clients

Team leadership

Job description

Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director (Earned Media) to lead earned media strategy across multiple pharmaceutical client accounts within Integrated Communications. We are looking for a senior professional who can shape strategy, supervise execution, and cultivate strong client relationships.

The role demands extensive health PR experience, strong press networks, and the ability to drive new business while mentoring the growing media team.