Circa Labs
Vice President, Earned Media Strategy - HealthcareLos Angeles, California, Unite
Circa Labs, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Vice President, Earned Media Strategy - Healthcare
We are seeking a strong Vice President to join our Media Relations team within our Health Practice. We are looking for someone who knows the media landscape, has a unique experience telling stories, and strong ability to counsel clients on and execute integrated media relations strategy. The following is a general outline of primary responsibilities. What You Will Be Doing Serves as key integrated team member and day-to-day client contact in support of strategic earned media campaigns, including developing media relations action plans, goals and objectives, media targets, story angles and outreach approaches, in collaboration with and support from senior media relations experts Develop a strong understanding of the client's business and target audiences, and work collaboratively with strategists, digital and creative team members to deliver solutions that meet program objectives. Foster growth and team talent as a leader on the health media team, including management of mid to junior health media team members. Have positive relationships with health, business and consumer reporters, understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect clients and the media landscape, and analyze and distill meaningful insights from media coverage. Generate story ideas and topic angles, oversee team in developing media materials, and pitch media to land earned coverage. Develop and lead corporate communications and executive visibility programs for leadership, including research/vetting opportunities, speaking/events, thought leadership content and awards. Develop strategic messaging for clients and support creation of media plans and proposals that take an integrated approach to driving awareness with target audiences. Leverage external voices (e.g. advocates, physicians, patients, bloggers/vloggers and other relatable voices) to impact clients, their brands and marketing goals. Provide thoughtful recommendations for content creation and distribution across multiple channels to support paid, owned and earned channels. Support creative ideation on a consistent basis. Participation in office-wide initiatives, seminars, and meetings to further professional learning and development. Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business. Competencies Business Acumen align talent strategies to drive business goals Client Service client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels Proactivity
exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies Collaboration build strong relationships at all levels across the organization Critical Thinking ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needs Conflict Resolution possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and organizational issues Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field 8-10 years' PR/communications experience Media relations experience LA Salary range: $145,000 - $180,000 Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including: Medical Dental Vision 401k (with employer match) Tuition Reimbursement Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul MyDays
Flexible holiday schedules Short-Term Disability Paid Employee Family Leave Family Building Benefit Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
We are seeking a strong Vice President to join our Media Relations team within our Health Practice. We are looking for someone who knows the media landscape, has a unique experience telling stories, and strong ability to counsel clients on and execute integrated media relations strategy. The following is a general outline of primary responsibilities. What You Will Be Doing Serves as key integrated team member and day-to-day client contact in support of strategic earned media campaigns, including developing media relations action plans, goals and objectives, media targets, story angles and outreach approaches, in collaboration with and support from senior media relations experts Develop a strong understanding of the client's business and target audiences, and work collaboratively with strategists, digital and creative team members to deliver solutions that meet program objectives. Foster growth and team talent as a leader on the health media team, including management of mid to junior health media team members. Have positive relationships with health, business and consumer reporters, understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect clients and the media landscape, and analyze and distill meaningful insights from media coverage. Generate story ideas and topic angles, oversee team in developing media materials, and pitch media to land earned coverage. Develop and lead corporate communications and executive visibility programs for leadership, including research/vetting opportunities, speaking/events, thought leadership content and awards. Develop strategic messaging for clients and support creation of media plans and proposals that take an integrated approach to driving awareness with target audiences. Leverage external voices (e.g. advocates, physicians, patients, bloggers/vloggers and other relatable voices) to impact clients, their brands and marketing goals. Provide thoughtful recommendations for content creation and distribution across multiple channels to support paid, owned and earned channels. Support creative ideation on a consistent basis. Participation in office-wide initiatives, seminars, and meetings to further professional learning and development. Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business. Competencies Business Acumen align talent strategies to drive business goals Client Service client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels Proactivity
exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies Collaboration build strong relationships at all levels across the organization Critical Thinking ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needs Conflict Resolution possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and organizational issues Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field 8-10 years' PR/communications experience Media relations experience LA Salary range: $145,000 - $180,000 Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including: Medical Dental Vision 401k (with employer match) Tuition Reimbursement Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul MyDays
Flexible holiday schedules Short-Term Disability Paid Employee Family Leave Family Building Benefit Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.