Director, Media Relations and Communications
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United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary165,600 - 207,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8–10 years of experience
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Office SuitePowerPoint
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
- 8–10 years of experience in media relations and corporate communications.
- Strong background in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences
- Ability to translate complex scientific information into accessible messaging.
- Proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage across national, local, and trade publications.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience developing press materials and media narratives.
- Experience managing external PR agencies and driving measurable communications outcomes through partnerships.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with journalists and stakeholders.
- Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable operating independently with strong judgment, executive presence, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and presentation tools such as PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a proactive, forward-looking media relations strategy aligned with organizational priorities, with emphasis on healthcare and oncology-related narratives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across national, local, and trade media, while actively pitching stories and managing inbound inquiries.
- Oversee and optimize external PR agency performance, ensuring alignment with messaging, goals, and deliverables.
- Lead story development by partnering with internal teams to identify compelling narratives around innovation, clinical data, patient impact, and milestones.
- Draft, edit, and refine press materials including pitches, statements, briefing documents, and press releases.
- Coordinate third-party engagement with clinicians, partners, and advocates to support storytelling and media opportunities.
- Manage media readiness by maintaining up-to-date assets such as FAQs, fact sheets, backgrounders, and spokesperson materials.
- Support executive communications by preparing leadership for media engagements and identifying opportunities for visibility in key outlets.
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