Supervisor, Media Relations

Connecting humankind to its best healthlife is not just our mission at Spectrum; it’s what drives us to “Be Thinkful.” A term we use to encourage innovation, spark creative solutions to our client’s greatest challenges and your invitation to passionately share your unique perspective and ideas. As the only full-service, fully-integrated, science-focused firm that unites global marketing, communications, and media under a single P&L, we specialize in going beyond the science quo to deliver best-in-class work for our clients.

Spectrum is seeking a highly motivated Supervisor, Media Relations, to plan, direct & coordinate media relations activities in support of marquee clients and brands. Position requires an energized, entrepreneurial spirit who works well with others while taking personal responsibility.

The Supervisor will be client-facing, responsible for developing and executing media outreach for a variety of company and regulatory milestones, and for advising clients on overall media strategy. Additional responsibilities to include media pitch development, media list review, and conducting proactive media outreach. Majority of day-to-day activities to include support of corporate and pipeline communications, medical meeting publicity, and regulatory and data milestones outreach. Preferred candidates will demonstrate an interest in the field of pharma and biotech, and have experience with a variety of therapeutic areas. Successful candidates will possess the ability to communicate effectively internally as well as with clients and other external partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain daily client correspondence with clients, serving as a trusted strategic partner.
• Develop strategic media plans that will land earned coverage and adhere to clients’ brand goals.
• Generate story ideas and newsworthy pitch angles for clients to garner earned coverage.
• Develop and edit media materials, including pitch notes, media lists, media audits, client responses.
• Conduct media outreach and build relationships with influential reporters.
• Stay on top of industry news and trends to best advise clients on media outreach strategies.
• Assist in research for new business pitches and development of media training programs. Participate in new business pitches, as needed.
• Develop monthly client-facing emails to report key reporter moves and insights.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Track record of experience working in health/science public relations in an agency or in-house (approximately 3 years of experience).
• Demonstrated success with media strategy, story development, and pitching.
• Strong understanding of how newsrooms work and how to best work with reporters. Experience in journalism a plus.
• Exceptional written and oral communications, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Desire to be proactive; can work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Shown passion for health and science.
• BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, or related field.

The anticipated salary range for this position will be $85K-$100K. Salary is based on job-related factors such as: years of relevant experience, qualifications and/or certifications. Spectrum reserves the right to modify this pay range at any given time.

We want to ensure our employees are living their best (health and professional) life and offer a variety of benefits and perks which support our flexible work environment.

• All positions are remote friendly. At Spectrum, you choose where you work. We are a hybrid work environment with options to work in one of our three offices (D.C., New York, and Chicago), remotely from anywhere in the United States, or a combination.
• No matter where you work, you’ll benefit from the monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Flexible time off. Take the time you need in addition to company holidays, voting time, jury duty and bereavement. We also offer a Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service.
• 13 weeks paid Parental Leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement.
• Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self (proprietary talent program), tuition reimbursement programs, and in-house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity-based assessments.
• Bring your friends to work at Spectrum and earn a generous referral bonus.
• Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues, etc.
• Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership.401k with company match and 1:1 Financial Coaching and Education.
• Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, as well as science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace.

Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Spectrum is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Careers@spectrumscience.com