Senior Vice President, Media Relations

Inizio Evoke

. Plan and manage strategic media and communications plans and campaigns across the agency alongside account leads .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic media and communications planning, client relationship management, and team leadership within a communications agency. Proven ability to oversee complex media programs and provide strategic counsel while mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Communications Agency ExperienceMedia Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and MentoringNew Business Development

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Hard Skills

Media Program OversightCrisis Management PlanningStrategic CommunicationPresentation SkillsWorkshop Facilitation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCoaching and MentoringRelationship BuildingConstructive Feedback

Industry Keywords

Public HealthPharmaBiotechMarketingAdvocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and manage strategic media and communications plans and campaigns across the agency alongside account leads
Demonstrate understanding of the role media plays for all accounts and oversee media strategy recommendations to clients and account teams
Serve as strategic counsel lead and handle issues management-related scenario planning during crises
Communicate with all levels of media outlets, including top-tier reporters
Oversee development and implementation of the media component of communications programs
Understand client goals and strategy and provide strategic guidance to multiple clients
Attend onsite client meetings and media events; accompany talent to media opportunities with account leads
Oversee multiple client relationships and build relationships with external groups and partners
Facilitate client workshops and events, including speaker training and internal messaging workshops
Manage individuals, guide professional growth, lead performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback
Partner with account teams to deliver integrated programming recommendations
Mentor, motivate, and coach team members
Communicate agency services and capabilities to current and potential clients
Provide strategic insight into new business program development
Develop and oversee new business plans related to media activities
Recommend value and costs associated with core media activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years' communications agency experience or relevant experience in related field (e.g., marketing, advocacy or health/ science role dealing with public and private sector entities in global and/or domestic health) or relevant expertise in health sector (e.g., global public health organization, pharma, biotech, etc.)
Experience overseeing multiple significant (e.g., large scope/budget) media programs and complex client engagements while supporting junior staff and account needs across the agency
2+ years of experience managing direct reports
Experience winning new business and organically growing existing accounts
Verbal and written communication skills both internally and externally
Presentation skills and the ability to coach other team members to further develop their skills accordingly
Ability to attend onsite client meetings and media events
Ability to attend or work out of the New York or Philadelphia office for this remote or hybrid role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Flexible benefits
Personal support
Tailored learning and development opportunities