Senior Manager, Media Relations & Crisis Strategy

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in Midtown seeks a Manager of Media Relations to lead strategic media relations and crisis management for the institution. You will steward Thought Leadership for faculty, coordinate with reporters, film crews, and photographers, and oversee external agencies while guiding the media team through high-profile campaigns.

The role requires excellent writing and presentation skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a track record of building media relationships in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, PR, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in PR/communications with team management experience.
• Experience supporting media trainings and crisis communications.
• Experience in healthcare or academic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Devise strategic media relations plans and pitch to press.
• Build media lists and coordinate interviews and shoots.
• Lead crisis communications with guidance from leadership.
• Oversee Thought Leadership program and manage external agencies.
• Prepare leadership reports and communications briefs.
• Attend sessions for strategic oversight and continuity.
• Present capabilities to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Media monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field

Tools

MuckRack

Cision

Job description

Weill Cornell Medicine in Midtown seeks a Manager of Media Relations to lead strategic media relations and crisis management for the institution. You will steward Thought Leadership for faculty, coordinate with reporters, film crews, and photographers, and oversee external agencies while guiding the media team through high-profile campaigns.

The role requires excellent writing and presentation skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a track record of building media relationships in