Senior Manager, Media Relations Healthcare PRCommunications

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSTIION: Senior Manager Integrated Media - Healthcare PR/Communications

LOCATION: London

Who is dna

dna Communications is an integrated medical & health communications agency. Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective and IPG DXTRA Healthcare ecosystem thedna Communications Public Relations teamcreates cultural value and help brands navigate the ever-changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity.

Our talented team build brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent using the right platforms and latest technology to choreography stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the worlds leading brands and businesses

They pride themselves on their supportive team-led culture with a strong focus on work/life balance team collaboration and proactive development and training for progression.

What is the role

We are looking for a Senior Manager Integrated Media to join one of the most exciting healthcare teams in the business with a track record of securing prominent placements for scientific breakthroughs and unsung health injustices. You will be the go-to point of contact for media counsel across a range of growing accounts working closely with the Health PR Lead. No day will look the same: you might be called on to devise a handling plan to increase awareness of a forgotten disease take to the phones to pitch in a story about cutting-edge scientific research or dive into a new client proposal.

The Senior Manager (SM) will be proficient at leading day-to-day account work and able to demonstrate agile strategic thinking based on their own judgement and knowledge. They will be responsible for managing account team members and will play a driving role counselling clients and building the business base.

Responsibilities include:

Develop integrated earned and paid media strategies for current and new clients
Oversee and implement media campaigns to achieve high-quality coverage and minimise issues around client activities
Advise and work within matrix teams including client experience digital creative and strategy to integrate media into client programmes
Prepare media and briefing materials for a range of platforms and to help clients communicate effectively
Establish strong relationships with key local and international health media across print broadcast and online
Act as the primary point of client contact leading calls/meetings and providing advice on media handling leveraging industry knowledge/experience
Participates in growth and business development with new/existing clients across the network
Project management including budget oversight internal resourcing and supplier contracting
Coach and develop direct reports/junior staff

Who are you

Passionate about media relations and health communications
Experience in a media/PR agency and/or press office within healthcare
A trusted source on health media trends and healthcare news developments
Knowledge of press writing principles and multimedia content development
Adept at developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Understand the major national health systems relevant global agencies and healthcare ethics/compliance frameworks (e.g. MHRA ABPI)

dna is part of The Weber Shandwick Collective the IPG DXTRA family and wider Interpublic Group. Check out more about team the work and what its like to work at Weber Shandwick here

At IPG DXTRA we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Our Values and Behaviours:

Curiosity inclusion courage work and our culture areshaped byour values:

CURIOSITY: We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins with asking the right questions
INCLUSION: We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias
COURAGE: We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made
IMPACT: We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people ourclients and the world

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Senior Manager

POSTIION: Senior Manager Integrated Media - Healthcare PR/CommunicationsLOCATION: LondonWho is dna dna Communications is an integrated medical & health communications agency. Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective and IPG DXTRA Healthcare ecosystem thedna Communications Public Relations teamcreates ...