Director, Media Relations and Communications
New
US-basedFull-TimeDirector
Salary165,600 - 207,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8-10 years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft OfficePowerPoint
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 8-10 years of experience in communications and media relations
- Experience in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences
- Ability to communicate complex scientific data
- Demonstrated success securing media coverage across national, local, and trade outlets
- Experience driving broad consumer/patient awareness
- Strong writing and storytelling skills with significant experience drafting press materials and media pitches
- Experience managing external PR agencies
- Proven ability to build relationships with reporters and navigate complex, technical subject matter
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint/Google Slides
Responsibilities
- Build and execute a proactive media strategy
- Develop and implement a consistent, forward-looking media plan aligned to company priorities, with a strong emphasis on oncology
- Identify news moments, trends, and story angles that position the company as a leader in its space
- Drive a steady cadence of high-quality media coverage across national, local, and trade outlets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key reporters, editors, and producers
- Manage external PR firm to ensure alignment with strategy, messaging, and priorities
- Partner cross-functionally to identify compelling stories, including clinical data, innovation, patient impact, and company milestones
- Facilitate participation in interviews, quotes, and broader storytelling opportunities
- Develop and maintain a library of media-ready assets
- Partner with senior leadership to prepare for media engagements
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