Senior Manager, Media Relations Healthcare PRCommunications

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 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 businessesThey 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 roleWe 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 clientsOversee and implement media campaigns to achieve high-quality coverage and minimise issues around client activitiesAdvise and work within matrix teams including client experience digital creative and strategy to integrate media into client programmesPrepare media and briefing materials for a range of platforms and to help clients communicate effectivelyEstablish strong relationships with key local and international health media across print broadcast and onlineAct as the primary point of client contact leading calls/meetings and providing advice on media handling leveraging industry knowledge/experienceParticipates in growth and business development with new/existing clients across the networkProject management including budget oversight internal resourcing and supplier contractingCoach and develop direct reports/junior staffWho are youPassionate about media relations and health communicationsExperience in a media/PR agency and/or press office within healthcareA 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 levelsUnderstand 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 hereAt 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 questionsINCLUSION: 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 madeIMPACT: We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people ourclients and the world #LI-CL1We makeour careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process please contact us at . This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills Revenue Cycle Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Algebra,MailChimp,Media Relations,Social Listening,Relationship Management,Customer relationship management,Medicare,Public Speaking,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1