Media Relations Manager - Public Relations Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 enhance health communications through strategic media outreach. In this remote role, you will lead media activities, manage client projects, and foster strong relationships with media outlets. Your expertise in earned media will help drive impactful campaigns for pharmaceutical and health clients. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to initiatives that improve patient lives. This role offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment focused on your professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of agency experience in earned media/media relations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead media activities for multiple client teams and manage projects independently.
• Pitch media outlets and ensure quality control of client correspondence.

Skills

Media Relations

Communications

Team Collaboration

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Communications

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Business

Degree in Health/Science-related field

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

Media Relations Manager - Public Relations

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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:

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

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

You Will:

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

You Have:

1. 4+ years of communications experience in an agency setting with a demonstrated skillset in earned media/media relations.
2. Relevant degree in communications, marketing, business, or a health/science-related field or equivalent experience.
3. Experience working with pharmaceutical clients.
4. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
5. A passion for improving the lives of patients through innovations in health.
6. 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.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support, and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation: $70,000 — $85,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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