Media Relations Manager, PR Agency (biotech, life sciences)

We are SŌVYN, an award-winning PR and marketing agency on a fast-paced journey that is growing and leading healthcare communications. We provide marketing and PR services for top health tech and life sciences companies around the world. Our experts are renowned for moving minds and driving a better healthcare ecosystem for all.We are continuing our growth! We are looking for our next new team member who can join our team and contribute to our incredible, innovative, dynamic client services.You are an expert in media relations who excels at overseeing public and media relations activities for clients. You have a deep media network, are a captivating storyteller, and dynamic pitch writer, and maybe even consider yourself a bit scrappy. Sound familiar? We're looking for you to be a media relations expert on our team. Type As wanted!As the media relations manager, you will:Own the success of media relations programs for our clientsCraft unique and creative pitches and secure media coverageAuthor high-quality content, including press releases, speaking and award submissions, pitches, byline articles, case studies, and other collateralCultivate strong relationships with media, industry leaders, clients, freelancers, vendors, and other stakeholdersSet media relations strategy, creatively link complex issues with newsworthy coverage potentialManage the delivery of PR campaigns across all media platformsLead proactive and reactive media relations efforts to achieve quality, high-impact placements on a consistent basisDevelop and implement evolving quarterly media strategiesCoordinate the interview process and develop key messages and briefing sheets to prepare clients for media interviewsMonitor media trends, present and share media reports and deliverables with clientsOrganize communication, project status, and reporting for up-to-date information and communication between the team and clientCreate and update target media lists, messaging matrices, and communications strategyOffer new ideas and initiatives to the teamAssist with new business research, proposal writing, and presentations as neededDemonstrate enthusiasm in client communicationsCelebrate successes with clients and the Sōvyn teamWe understand no candidate checks every single box. That’s why we’ve divided our list into “must have” and “nice to have.” **MUSTS **Past work in pharma, biotech, or life sciences Bachelor’s degree or higher7+ years of PR/communications experience (recovering journalists welcome)Proven proficiency managing media relations and securing earned placements (online, broadcast, and print)Robust network of traditional and online media contacts Ability to maintain and foster relationships with clients and mediaStrategic planner and effective implementerBe deadline-driven, prioritize, and adapt under pressureKnowledge of best practices in communications, media and PRSuperior writing skillsStrong desire to work in a team and be collaborative, creative, and coolPLUSESFamiliar with an agency environmentWorking knowledge of software such as Muck Rack, Cision, PR NewswireUnderstanding of regulatory and compliance challenges for drug commercializationWHY OUR TEAM LOVES SŌVYNInnovative and award-winning expertiseDiverse, energetic, positive cultureExcellent 401k, health, dental, and vision plansGenerous PTO, including vacation, parental leave, and summer Fridays100% remote workCollaborative, inclusive, engaging processADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis position reports to the Vice President of CommunicationsHeadquarters are located in Stamford, CTSōvyn is a registered trade name for KNB Communications LLC