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About Us

Inizio Evoke Comms is a global, award-winning health communications agency that partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, consumer, and non-profit clients. We deliver insights-driven public relations campaigns, policy programs, and initiatives that advance health and wellbeing around the world.

As a Senior Vice President, Media Relations you will be responsible for the planning and management of strategic media and communications plans and campaigns across the agency, working alongside account leads. You have a proven track record in media relations, strong media contacts and the ability to build strong agency relationships with clients.

This is a remote or hybrid role out of our New York or Philadelphia office reporting to the Chief Media Relations Officer.

You will

Client Partnerships

Demonstrate a full understanding of the role media plays for all accounts and oversee media strategy recommendations to client and account teams
Be the strategic counsel lead; handle issues management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution in times of crisis
Show mastery of all media practices, communicating with all levels of media outlets, including top-tier reporters
Oversee development and implementation of media portion of communications programs, ensuring best practices and quality of deliverables
Understand client goals and strategy; offer strategic guidance to multiple clients; attend onsite client meetings and media events solo, accompanies talent to media opportunities with account lead
Oversee multiple client relationships and provide a high level of service to clients; build relationships with external groups and partners (e.g., advocacy groups, vendors, etc.)
Handle issues management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution in times of crisis
Be a facilitator for client workshops and events, including speaker training sessions, multi-stakeholder convening projects, internal messaging workshops, etc.
Ensure strong agency relationships with reporters

Leadership and Teamwork

Manage individuals and help guide their professional growth within the organization; initiate/lead the performance review process of junior staff members
Provide direct and constructive feedback to junior team members, supporting them in developing fundamental skill sets
Partner with account teams to deliver integrated programming recommendations for clients; models collaborative abilities with staff and encourages regular feedback
Be a mentor, motivator, and coach

Business Development

Understand agency operations and procedures; communicate agency services and capabilities and speak to examples with current/potential clients
Provide strategic insight into new business program development
Develop and oversee new business plans as they relate to media activities
Understand costs associated with core media activities and provide thoughtful recommendations to account team as to value

You will bring

12+ years' communications agency experience or relevant experience in related field (e.g., marketing, advocacy or health/ science role dealing with public and private sector entities in global and/or domestic health) or relevant expertise in health sector (e.g., global public health organization, pharma, biotech, etc.)
Experience overseeing multiple significant (e.g., large scope/budget) media programs and complex client engagements while supporting junior staff and account needs across the agency
2+ years of experience managing direct reports
Experience winning new business and organically growing existing accounts
Verbal and written communication skills both internally and externally
Presentation skills and the ability to coach other team members to further develop their skills accordingly

Inizio Evoke Comms provides an exciting and flexible work environment, great compensation packages and outstanding company paid benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.