Senior Vice President, Earned Media

Spectrum Science

8d•$190,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Spectrum Science is seeking a seasoned earned media leader to serve as both a strategist and a new-business closer. The role calls for a credible, composed senior advisor who builds client confidence and strengthens the earned media function. The successful candidate will guide clients through complex, high-stakes situations, lead and support new business efforts, and turn earned media strategy into narratives that win clients and build lasting partnerships. They will draw on established relationships with leading business, healthcare, and industry media to shape narratives and position clients in important conversations. The role also involves mentoring staff, solving problems across accounts, and helping teams stay focused in a fast-moving, high-demand environment. The position is remote friendly, with the option to work from one of Spectrum Science’s offices in Washington, D.C., New York, or Chicago, remotely from anywhere in the United States, or through a combination of office and remote work. The anticipated salary range is $195,000–$225,000, based on job-related factors such as relevant experience and qualifications.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in earned media.
A strong track record in consumer, healthcare, biotech, or life sciences.
Deep, enduring relationships with top-tier business and healthcare media.
Demonstrated ability to win new business and grow existing business.
Natural executive presence and a reputation as a calm, credible, strategic counselor to senior leaders.
Strong leadership instincts and the ability to shape direction and outcomes.
A low-ego, high-impact approach; confidence, composure, and focus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted, experienced advisor to senior clients, providing clear thinking, perspective, and calm authority.
Guide clients through complex, high-stakes situations with strategic and actionable advice.
Provide steady leadership across accounts and raise standards without creating unnecessary disruption.
Lead and support new business efforts, connecting quickly with prospective clients and making a strong impression.
Translate earned media strategy into compelling narratives that win prospective clients and build long-term partnerships.
Use established relationships with leading business, healthcare, and industry media to open doors and shape narratives.
Position clients in important industry conversations and serve as a trusted resource for clients and reporters.
Mentor and elevate staff, modeling excellent client leadership and media engagement.
Solve problems, remove friction, and support account operations where needed.
Bring clarity and focus to complex work, helping teams move forward in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Benefits

Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
Flexible time off, in addition to company holidays, voting time, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
Sabbatical program after 7 years of service.
13 weeks of paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care placement.
Continuous learning and development through the Greatest Potential Self talent program, tuition reimbursement, and in-house one-to-one coaching with access to talent and productivity assessments.
Employee referral bonus.
Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating costs, and resolving claim issues.
Thorough onboarding, including accessible conversations with leadership.
401(k) with company match and one-to-one financial coaching and education.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace.