Media Relations Specialist, PR Agency (biotech, life sciences)

Sōvyn

Stamford (CT)

Remote

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Competitive health & dental plans

Paid time off

401k plan

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Sōvyn, a remote-first PR and marketing agency specializing in healthcare technology and life sciences, is seeking a Media Relations Specialist with 2–4 years of PR experience. You will craft compelling stories, build relationships with journalists, and secure coverage for clients while staying aligned with central or east coast hours.

In this fully remote role, you’ll collaborate across internal teams, support large retainer accounts, monitor media trends, and identify timely opportunities for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in PR, journalism, communications, English or related field.
2–4 years in healthcare communications or journalism-to-PR transition.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling with AP style awareness.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal teams to deliver media wins and support client strategy sessions.
Build and execute targeted pitching strategies across digital, print, and broadcast outlets to secure coverage.
Track news coverage across channels, evaluate media trends, and draft client performance reports.
Monitor industry news to identify real-time commentary opportunities for clients.

Skills

Media relations

Client management

Writing & editing

AP style

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English

Tools

Cision

Muck Rack

HARO/Qwoted

Job description

We are Sōvyn, an award-winning PR and marketing agency on a fast-paced journey growing and leading healthcare communications. We provide marketing and PR services for top healthcare technology and life sciences companies around the world. Our experts are renowned for moving minds and driving a better healthcare ecosystem for all.Sōvyn is 100% remote. You can work from anywhere as long as you have dependable internet and are willing to keep central or east coast hours.

We are looking for a proactive, results-driven Media Relations Specialist to join our remote team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Media Relations Specialist with 2–4 years of PR/communications experience—or a "recovering journalist" looking to translate newsroom expertise into strategic communications. In this role, you will play a key part in crafting compelling stories, building relationships with top-tier healthcare and tech journalists, securing high-impact coverage for our clients, and keeping a pulse on the evolving media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Client Account Support: Collaborate with internal teams to deliver consistent media wins, support client strategy sessions. Assist media leads with large retainer clients. Lead PR efforts on short term projects. Assist media leads with tasks including: research, outreach, pitch creation, reporting, client deliverables, etc
Proactive Pitching: Build and execute targeted pitching strategies across digital, print, and broadcast outlets to secure earned media coverage and client interviews.
Media Monitoring & Analytics & Reporting: Track news coverage across traditional and digital channels, evaluate media trends, measure campaign reach, and draft client performance reports.
Trend Spotting & Newsjacking: Continuously monitor industry news in health and tech to identify real-time commentary opportunities for clients.

Desired Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
Experience: 2–4 years in healthcare communications, agency experience, or background as a working journalist/reporter looking to make the switch to PR.
Writing & Communication: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a sharp eye for AP style, GEO-driven content, and headline hook creation.
Healthcare and/or Tech Acumen: Familiarity with—or strong interest in—health tech, digital health, and technology sectors, including the ability to simplify complex concepts.
Networking & Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills with a proven track record (or demonstrated ability) to foster connections with reporters, editors, and producers.
PR & Media Tools: Experience using media databases and monitoring platforms (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack, HARO/Qwoted) is highly desirable.
Self-Starter Mindset: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple client priorities in a fully remote work environment.