Senior Managing Advisor - PR/Media

Chartis•Nashville, TN

8d•Remote

About The Position

Jarrard is seeking a Senior Managing Advisor, Healthcare Communications, to help lead key client projects with the nation’s most prominent healthcare brands. The work 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 brings deep healthcare communications experience and is comfortable developing media strategy, identifying compelling stories, and remaining hands-on in media relations and content development. This role is also essential in guiding internal teams to meet our clients’ needs in high-stakes moments of change, challenge and opportunity. In some instances, the SMA will lead the client entirely, with guidance from a Vice President/Practice Lead. At other times, the SMA will partner with practice leadership on complex clients, spearheading the execution of program tactics and the development of materials. At all times, the SMA will drive the day-to-day work for clients while assuring high-quality work 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
At least 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, professional services and/or journalism, with significant healthcare experience

Nice To Haves

Experience and established relationships with national healthcare trade media outlets and reporters is a plus
Agency or professional services experience strongly preferred

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