Senior Managing Advisor - PR/Media

Chartis•Nashville, TN

10d•$95,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

Jarrard, Inc. is a U.S. Top 10 strategic communications consulting firm focused exclusively on healthcare. Founded in 2006, the firm has worked with over 1,500 clients and led communications strategy on over $75 billion in M&A and partnership transactions. Jarrard partners with healthcare leaders during significant moments of growth, innovation, change, and reputational challenges. In 2020, Jarrard Inc. joined Chartis, a leading healthcare advisory firm, operating as a division under an independent brand. Chartis is dedicated to transforming healthcare through expertise in strategic, clinical, financial, and digital transformation. Jarrard and Chartis share a mission to improve healthcare, core values, and a commitment to enriching the experiences of clients, colleagues, and communities. Jarrard has offices in Nashville, TN, and Chartis has offices in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Washington D.C., and Boston, MA. Remote work is allowed. Jarrard is seeking a Senior Managing Advisor, Healthcare Communications, to lead key client projects for prominent healthcare brands. This role requires a strong foundation in public relations and earned media, excellent writing and editing skills, and demonstrated client and project management experience. The ideal candidate will have deep healthcare communications experience, be adept at developing media strategy, identifying compelling stories, and actively engaging in media relations and content development. This position is also crucial for guiding internal teams to meet client needs during high-stakes situations. The Senior Managing Advisor will sometimes lead client engagements independently, with guidance from a Vice President/Practice Lead, and at other times will collaborate with practice leadership on complex clients, spearheading tactical execution and material development. The role consistently drives day-to-day client work while ensuring high-quality output and a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s a plus) in communications, public relations, journalism or related field
Proven expertise working within the healthcare communications industry required
Demonstrated experience developing and executing earned media strategies, including proactive media outreach and reporter engagement
Strong writing and editing skills across a range of communications materials
Experience providing strategic communications counsel and managing day-to-day client relationships
Agency or professional services experience strongly preferred
At least 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, professional services and/or journalism, with significant healthcare experience
Ability to work remotely

Nice To Haves

Experience and established relationships with national healthcare trade media outlets and reporters is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with client leader (VP or Practice Lead) to drive the execution of program tactics and the hands-on development of program materials, leading the day-to-day strategy and execution of project work
Develop client strategy and program plans against the objectives and strategies of the client
Develop and execute earned media strategies, including proactive media outreach, story development and targeted reporter engagement
Provide strategic media counsel to clients, identifying opportunities to shape narratives and respond to emerging healthcare issues and trends
Lead clients to realize full potential, meeting all project objectives on time with the highest quality work
Lead communications and client partnership to ensure steady flow of information and client satisfaction; present key client updates and plans with confidence
Establish and maintain strong client relationships, helping to resolve issues that may arise
Create and review work, ensuring the work is client-ready
Actively explore opportunities to organically grow existing client relationships
Identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement within the team
Provide daily team advising and supervision
Lead monthly/weekly staff planning and tracking, including timely communications to internal leaders
Grow current client business by identifying additional needs we can serve well
Participate in new business development and pitches, as appropriate
In collaboration with Practice leadership, contribute to pitch strategy and proposal development for targeted opportunities
Ensure appropriate colleagues are brought into organic growth opportunities
Capture and transfer best practices in key client management
Actively participate in appropriate firm management meetings and/or discussions
Demonstrate and nurture Jarrard Vision, Mission and Values
Provide team mentoring and professional development, including career development for teammates; as appropriate, directly supervise younger team members
Help identify qualified talent to join the team through networks, affiliations, etc.
Participate in Jarrard Academy, the firm’s venue for training and development