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In the journey of life, your career should make a difference.
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™.
About Us:
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.
We are looking for a Media Realtions Manager to join our team! You will support account teams on development and implementation of strategic media plans and take ownership for day-to-day earned media activities of clients' business. You are proficient with all media outreach practices, serving as the liaison between clients and the media.
This is a hybrid role out of our New York City or Philadelphia office reporting to a Senior Vice President.
You Will:
Client Partnership
- Be proficient in all aspects of media outreach, pitching all levels of media outlets and securing results for clients
- Account for quality control and final review of media-related client correspondence, pitch letters, media proposals and press materials
- Show creativity in participating in the development of solutions to client issues
- Proactively track on overall project timing to meet client expectations and ensure deadlines are met
- Lead media training for clients and third-party spokespeople
Leadership & Teamwork
- Foster strong relationships by building trust and acting as a valuable resource; demonstrating teamwork across media and account teams
- Regularly coordinate with account team on all matters; provides insights into account strategy with comfort, demonstrating full knowledge of assigned accounts' media environment
- Demonstrate flexibility in working across teams, able to adapt to project needs, different team working styles, etc.
- Provide guidance and education to team members and junior staff; acts as a positive role model
- Demonstrate a sense of ownership and accountability for all projects
Effective Communication
- Articulate a client's story confidently and accurately
- Integrate information from a variety of sources into one comprehensive and compelling story
- Encourage others to share information and viewpoints frankly and openly
- Present ideas with confidence and conviction, always making eye contact and engaging audiences
Business Development
- Contribute to new business process by conducting research, participating in brainstorms, and supporting development of pitches/presentation
- Explore and identify emerging media, platforms, and new ways to engage and reach targeted guests/ audiences
- Demonstrate knowledge of web-based research tools, i.e., Cision
You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing, business or health / science related field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience in public relations and communications; health or pharma communications experience required
- Experience in media relations including pitching reporters, creating media lists, etc.
- Experience with media monitoring tools such as MuckRack
- Understanding of Inizio Evoke Communications' missions and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company
- Passion for improving lives through innovations in health
- A good understanding of current issues in domestic and global health
Inizio Evoke Comms provides an exciting and flexible work environment, great compensation packages and outstanding company paid benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.
In the journey of life, your career should make a difference.
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™.
About Us:
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.
We are looking for a Media Realtions Manager to join our team! You will support account teams on development and implementation of strategic media plans and take ownership for day-to-day earned media activities of clients' business. You are proficient with all media outreach practices, serving as the liaison between clients and the media.
This is a hybrid role out of our New York City or Philadelphia office reporting to a Senior Vice President.
You Will:
Client Partnership
- Be proficient in all aspects of media outreach, pitching all levels of media outlets and securing results for clients
- Account for quality control and final review of media-related client correspondence, pitch letters, media proposals and press materials
- Show creativity in participating in the development of solutions to client issues
- Proactively track on overall project timing to meet client expectations and ensure deadlines are met
- Lead media training for clients and third-party spokespeople
Leadership & Teamwork
- Foster strong relationships by building trust and acting as a valuable resource; demonstrating teamwork across media and account teams
- Regularly coordinate with account team on all matters; provides insights into account strategy with comfort, demonstrating full knowledge of assigned accounts' media environment
- Demonstrate flexibility in working across teams, able to adapt to project needs, different team working styles, etc.
- Provide guidance and education to team members and junior staff; acts as a positive role model
- Demonstrate a sense of ownership and accountability for all projects
Effective Communication
- Articulate a client's story confidently and accurately
- Integrate information from a variety of sources into one comprehensive and compelling story
- Encourage others to share information and viewpoints frankly and openly
- Present ideas with confidence and conviction, always making eye contact and engaging audiences
Business Development
- Contribute to new business process by conducting research, participating in brainstorms, and supporting development of pitches/presentation
- Explore and identify emerging media, platforms, and new ways to engage and reach targeted guests/ audiences
- Demonstrate knowledge of web-based research tools, i.e., Cision
You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing, business or health / science related field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience in public relations and communications; health or pharma communications experience required
- Experience in media relations including pitching reporters, creating media lists, etc.
- Experience with media monitoring tools such as MuckRack
- Understanding of Inizio Evoke Communications' missions and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company
- Passion for improving lives through innovations in health
- A good understanding of current issues in domestic and global health
Inizio Evoke Comms provides an exciting and flexible work environment, great compensation packages and outstanding company paid benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of media relations jobs.
- 7 or more years of media relations or public relations experience
- Demonstrated experience serving as an organizational spokesperson
- Proven ability to manage crisis communications and rapid-response situations
- Established relationships with journalists and media contacts in relevant beats
- Experience writing and editing press releases, talking points, and media briefs
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
Tips for Your Director of Media Relations Job Search
Lead your resume with media wins
Quantify the outcomes you drove: press placements in named publications, share-of-voice gains, or crisis response timelines. Directors of media relations are hired on results, so your resume needs to show campaigns landed, not just responsibilities held.
Tailor your clips to each sector
A portfolio built around consumer brand launches reads differently to a healthcare system than to a tech startup. Curate two or three versions of your clips collection that map to the industries you're targeting, and reference them directly in your cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of media relations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search for openings by crisis specialty
Many postings for this role are buried under titles like communications director or PR director. Search those variants alongside your target title, and filter for language like 'media strategy' or 'spokesperson' to surface postings that match your actual scope of work.
Prepare a spokesperson story for interviews
Hiring panels routinely ask you to walk through a crisis or high-stakes media moment in detail. Prepare two or three narratives that show your decision-making under pressure, your coordination with executives, and the measurable outcome, not just what happened but why your choices worked.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate comp
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll have direct access to the C-suite, control over the press contact database, and authority to approve statements without routing through legal. Misaligned authority structures are the leading reason directors of media relations leave within two years.
Director of Media Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of media relationss?
The companies hiring the most director of media relationss right now include Inizio Evoke, Leidos, and Ripley PR, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large consumer brands tend to hire most consistently for this role throughout the year.
How many director of media relations jobs are remote?
About 83% of director of media relations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry and organization size. Functions focused on proactive earned media strategy tend to offer more location flexibility than roles centered on executive media prep or crisis response, which typically require on-site availability.
How do you become a director of media relations?
Most directors of media relations move up through public relations or journalism roles, building a portfolio of media placements and crisis response experience before stepping into a leadership position. Gaining spokesperson experience early, developing journalist relationships in a specific beat, managing at least one communications team, and demonstrating measurable earned media outcomes are the steps that consistently lead to director-level opportunities.
Can you get a director of media relations job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a director of media relations role with limited experience is uncommon because the position requires established journalist relationships and demonstrated crisis management judgment that only come with time. The most practical path is to reach a senior manager or associate director title first, build a documented record of high-stakes media situations you led, and target smaller organizations or startups where the director title carries a leaner team scope.
What does the director of media relations interview process look like?
The interview process for a director of media relations role typically includes an initial screen with HR, a substantive conversation with the VP of communications or chief communications officer, and a panel or presentation round where candidates are asked to walk through a past crisis or pitch a hypothetical media strategy. Many employers also request a writing sample, a list of media contacts, or a mock press statement to assess judgment and voice before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to director of media relations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of media relations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your specialization and seniority level, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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