Strategic Health Media Relations Lead

Milken Institute; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, etc

Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)

Fertility Support

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)

Pet Insurance Discount

Training & Development: LinkedIn Learn

Job summary

Milken Institute in New York, NY seeks an Associate Director, Media Relations to lead health-focused media strategy, story development, and executive positioning. You will cultivate relationships with national and local outlets, craft high-impact pitches, and manage media inquiries to elevate Milken’s health portfolio.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Communications and requires a proactive, results-driven communicator with robust writing skills and the ability to juggle multiple

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in media relations or public relations, health sector preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate tactical media relations proficiency in health with strategic plans.
• Read Milken Institute research to craft pitches for media audiences.
• Draft and pitch compelling health stories to new/consumer media.
• Respond to media requests and manage inquiries.
• Create press releases, op-eds, key messages, and media lists.
• Collaborate with internal teams to source story ideas.
• Support media for Milken events, including Global Conference.
• Provide strategic insight to key workstreams for visibility.
• Build relationships with journalists and editors.
• Stay current with earned media trends and adapt.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Milken Institute in New York, NY seeks an Associate Director, Media Relations to lead health-focused media strategy, story development, and executive positioning. You will cultivate relationships with national and local outlets, craft high-impact pitches, and manage media inquiries to elevate Milken’s health portfolio.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Communications and requires a proactive, results-driven communicator with robust writing skills and the ability to juggle multiple