Media Influence Lead & Narrative Strategy

Eli Lilly and Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 132,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Associate Director, Media & Influence to lead external communications across traditional and emerging platforms. Translate complex medical and corporate achievements into compelling narratives for patients, policymakers, investors, and the public.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will shape data-driven media strategies, manage relationships, and coach executives for high-profile opportunities while collaborating across geographies and therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in communications or related field; 6 years of experience in communications, media relations, or PR.
• Experience building and implementing media/influence strategies across traditional and emerging platforms.
• Ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day media relations across traditional and emerging platforms.
• Contribute to enterprise media and influence strategy with an audience- and data-first approach.
• Create modern media strategies for milestones, product launches, and media events.
• Develop proactive stories linking Lilly's pipeline and initiatives to patient impact.
• Prepare executives for media appearances and strategic placements.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure cohesive storytelling.

Skills

Media relations

Strategy development

Audience insights

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Associate Director, Media & Influence to lead external communications across traditional and emerging platforms. Translate complex medical and corporate achievements into compelling narratives for patients, policymakers, investors, and the public.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will shape data-driven media strategies, manage relationships, and coach executives for high-profile opportunities while collaborating across geographies and therapeutic areas.