Media Relations Manager – Public Relations

Inizio Evoke; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Media Relations Manager to lead strategic media initiatives and enhance client visibility. This role involves developing and executing media outreach plans, fostering strong relationships with media outlets, and ensuring high-quality client communications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for health innovations and a proven track record in media relations within an agency environment. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, creativity, and the drive to make a positive impact on patient lives. Enjoy a flexible work environment and competitive compensation as you contribute to meaningful health communication efforts.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of communications experience in an agency setting.
• Demonstrated skillset in earned media/media relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead earned media activities for multiple client teams.
• Pitch media outlets and secure results for clients.
• Manage junior staff and demonstrate ownership of projects.

Skills

Media Relations

Communications

Team Collaboration

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Communications

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Business

Degree in Health/Science

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

Media Relations Manager - Public Relations

Media Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In the journey of life, your career should make a difference.

At Inizio Evoke, we come together—to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human.

About Us:

Inizio Evoke Comms is a global, award-winning health communications agency that partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, consumer, and non-profit clients. We deliver insights-driven public relations campaigns, policy programs, and initiatives that advance health and wellbeing around the world.

As a Media Relations Manager, you will support account teams on development and implementation of strategic media plans and take ownership for day-to-day earned media activities of clients’ business. You are proficient with all media outreach practices, serving as the liaison between clients and the media. Typically, you will:

• Lead earned media activities for 3+ client/project teams; provides support and guidance across accounts and on special projects.
• Manage assigned projects independently and supervise others as appropriate.
• Actively participate in new business efforts.

This is a remote role reporting to the Senior Vice President, Media Relations.

You Will:

• Pitch all levels of media outlets and secure results for clients.
• Account for quality control and final review of media-related client correspondence, pitch letters, media proposals, and press materials.
• Regularly identify next steps/course of action and be proactive in seeking and initiating assignments.
• Show creativity in participating in the development of solutions to client issues.
• Proactively track overall project timing to meet client expectations and ensure deadlines are met.
• Lead media training for clients and third-party spokespeople.
• Foster strong relationships by building trust and acting as a valuable resource; demonstrate teamwork across media and account teams.
• Coordinate with the account team on all matters; provide insights into account strategy with comfort, demonstrating full knowledge of assigned accounts’ media environment.
• Manage junior staff on projects; show ability to delegate appropriately and “manage up” when necessary.
• Demonstrate a sense of ownership and accountability for all projects.

You Have:

• 4+ years of communications experience in an agency setting with a demonstrated skillset in earned media/media relations.
• Relevant degree in communications, marketing, business, or health/science related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A passion for improving lives of patients through innovations in health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of web-based research tools, i.e., Cision, Meltwater.

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.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Compensation: $70,000 — $85,000 USD