Associate Director of Media Relations

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Media Relations, the full-time Associate Director of Media Relations will execute a global media relations strategy to enhance the company's reputation through proactive engagement across various media channels while managing timelines and resources effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Execute a global media strategy to advance corporate positioning and enhance reputation through media engagement
• Drive news flow by managing the sequence and strategy of announcements and developing unique storylines
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media while preparing media materials and briefing spokespeople for engagements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of seven years of media relations experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Existing relationships with top business, consumer, and financial media
• Strong writing and storytelling capabilities with the ability to translate complex issues into clear messaging
• Experience in issues management and the ability to counsel senior leaders effectively