Senior Vice President, Media Relations

Inizio Evoke•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$170,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Inizio Evoke Comms is a global health communications agency serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, consumer, and nonprofit clients. The Senior Vice President, Media Relations plans and manages strategic media and communications plans and campaigns across the agency in partnership with account leads. The role provides strategic counsel to clients and account teams, oversees media strategy and execution, manages client relationships, and supports agency business development. This is a remote or hybrid position based out of the New York or Philadelphia office and reports to the Chief Media Relations Officer.

Requirements

12 or more years of communications agency experience or relevant experience in a related field, such as marketing, advocacy, or a health/science role working with public- and private-sector entities in global or domestic health, or relevant health-sector expertise.
Experience overseeing multiple significant media programs and complex client engagements while supporting junior staff and account needs across an agency.
At least 2 years of experience managing direct reports.
Experience winning new business and organically growing existing accounts.
Verbal and written communication skills for internal and external audiences.
Presentation skills and the ability to coach team members to further develop their skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee media strategy recommendations for accounts and provide strategic counsel to clients and account teams.
Lead issues-management scenario planning for media activities and support execution during crises.
Communicate with media outlets at all levels, including top-tier reporters, and maintain strong relationships with reporters.
Oversee development and implementation of the media components of communications programs, ensuring quality and best practices.
Understand client goals and strategy and provide strategic guidance across multiple clients.
Attend onsite client meetings and media events independently, and accompany talent to media opportunities with an account lead.
Oversee multiple client relationships and provide a high level of client service.
Build relationships with external groups and partners, including advocacy groups and vendors.
Facilitate client workshops and events, including speaker training, multi-stakeholder convenings, and internal messaging workshops.
Manage individuals and support their professional growth, including leading performance reviews for junior staff.
Provide direct, constructive feedback and coach junior team members in developing fundamental skills.
Partner with account teams on integrated programming recommendations and model collaboration and regular feedback.
Serve as a mentor, motivator, and coach.
Communicate agency services and capabilities to current and prospective clients and provide relevant examples.
Contribute strategic insight to new-business program development.
Develop and oversee new-business plans related to media activities.
Understand costs associated with core media activities and make value-focused recommendations to account teams.