Vice President, Media Relations

<p>In the journey of life, your career should make a difference. </p> <p>At Inizio Evoke, we come together—to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human™. </p> <p><strong>About Us:</strong> </p> <p>Inizio Evoke Comms is a global, award-winning health communications agency that partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, consumer, and non-profit clients. We deliver insights-driven public relations campaigns, policy programs, and initiatives that advance health and wellbeing around the world. </p> <p>As a Vice President, Media Relations you will be responsible for the planning and management of strategic media and communications plans and campaigns across the agency, working alongside account leads. You have a proven track record in media relations, strong media contacts and the ability to build strong agency relationships with clients. </p> <p>This is a remote or hybrid role out of our New York or Philadelphia office reporting to the SVP Media Relations. </p> <p><strong>You will:</strong> </p> <p><strong>Client Partnerships</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates a full understanding of the role media plays for all accounts and oversees media strategy recommendations to client and account teams </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Oversees development and implementation of media portion of communications programs, ensuring best practices and quality of deliverables </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Serves as strategic counsel lead; handles issues management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution in times of crisis </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Shows mastery of all media practices, regularly communicating with all levels of media outlets, including top- tier reporters </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Oversees development and implementation of media portion of communications programs, ensuring best practices and quality of deliverables </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Understands client goals and strategy; offers strategic guidance to multiple clients; attends onsite client meetings and media events solo, accompanies talent to media opportunities with account lead </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Oversees multiple client relationships and provide a high level of service to clients; builds relationships with external groups and stakeholders (e.g., advocacy groups, vendors, etc.) </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Shows mastery of media training, working with C-suite level internal and external spokespeople </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Handles issues management-related scenario planning for media activities and execution in times of crisis </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Shows creativity in overseeing the development and implementation of solutions to client issues </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Serves as facilitator for client workshops and events, including speaker training sessions, multi-stakeholder convening initiatives, internal messaging workshops, etc. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Takes an active role in developing staffing plans for core businesses </li> </ul> <p>  </p> <p><strong>Leadership and Teamwork</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Fosters strong agency relationships by building trust and acting as a valuable resource </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Effectively manages individuals and helps guide their professional growth within the organization; initiates/leads the performance review process of junior staff member on a timely basis </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Provides direct and constructive feedback to junior team members, supporting them in developing fundamental skill sets </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Partners effectively with account teams to deliver integrated programming recommendations for clients; models collaborative abilities with staff and encourages regular feedback </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Demonstrates strong strategic leadership skills; guides strategy for assigned business and teaches others </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Supervises staff by mentoring, motivating and coaching </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Seeks out and leads webinars and lunch and learns, staying current on new trends and techniques that have relevance to work, and sharing with other staff </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Role models company values and inspires an inclusive culture </li> </ul> <p><strong>Effective Communication</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills both internally and externally, demonstrating the highest standards of performance in all communications </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensures strong agency relationships with reporters; demonstrates ability to drive multiple accounts forward </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Hones presentation skills and can effectively coach other team members to further develop their skills accordingly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Proactively drives agency recommendations and idea generation </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Oversees process of determining solutions to problems, initiating brainstorms and assigning tasks for internal colleagues based on areas of expertise </li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Development </strong> </p> <ul> <li>Underst