Senior Communications Manager — Own Campaigns & Media Wins

On Top Strategy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Bi-annual team retreats

Monthly team lunches

Direct access to founders

Job summary

On Top Strategy, a growing communications and PR agency in New York, seeks a Senior Communications Manager to lead day-to-day strategic execution, secure press coverage, and develop written content across platforms.

With 5-7 years of experience, healthcare or biotech background preferred, you will balance strategy, writing, pitching, and account management for high-growth startups and established clients.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of communications or PR experience, healthcare/biotech preferred.
• Proven ability to pitch and secure media coverage.
• Strong writing across blogs, press materials, and executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and secure media placements across healthcare, business, startup, and trade publications.
• Develop creative story angles aligned to client expertise with current trends and media conversations.
• Build and maintain targeted media lists tailored to each client.
• Draft press releases, pitches, media briefs, and background materials.
• Track coverage, manage reporting, and provide strategic recommendations based on results.
• Write long-form blog posts, case studies, and executive bylines.
• Craft LinkedIn thought leadership content for founders and senior leaders.
• Develop messaging frameworks and narrative positioning for clients.
• Ensure content reflects each client’s voice while maintaining strategic alignment.
• Support the development of website copy and campaign messaging as needed.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients.
• Lead client calls, manage timelines, and ensure consistent communication and follow-through.
• Coordinate internally to keep projects on track and deliverables on time.
• Identify opportunities to expand scope and add strategic value to client engagements.
• Contribute to the development of PR and communications strategies tailored to client goals.
• Execute campaigns from ideation through placement and amplification.
• Monitor industry news and trends to proactively recommend timely opportunities.
• Balance both strategic thinking and hands-on execution across accounts.

Skills

Media relations

Press pitching

Content writing

Account management

Strategic communications

Briefing and storytelling

Job description

On Top Strategy, a growing communications and PR agency in New York, seeks a Senior Communications Manager to lead day-to-day strategic execution, secure press coverage, and develop written content across platforms.

With 5-7 years of experience, healthcare or biotech background preferred, you will balance strategy, writing, pitching, and account management for high-growth startups and established clients.