Vice President, Media Relations
Core
Strategic planning and management of media relations campaigns and communications programs for pharmaceutical, biotech, and health clients.
Role type
Senior leadership media relations executive
Builds
Strategic media campaigns, policy programs, and crisis communication plans for health sector clients
Domain
Health communications / Public Relations
Required skills
Strategic media planning, crisis management, client relationship management, media training, new business development, team leadership, issues management
Preferred skills
Health sector expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, stakeholder convening
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Oversee media strategy recommendations to client and account teams; manage media portion of communications programs; serve as strategic counsel for issues management and crisis scenario planning; mentor and coach junior staff; lead new business proposal development and pitches; facilitate client workshops and speaker training sessions.
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership with direct reports