Media Supervisor – Health

Media Supervisor – Health

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of communications experience, including at least two years focused primarily on earned media strategy and execution
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day media lead across multiple healthcare accounts—developing, driving, and executing earned media strategies that span national, consumer health, trade, regional, and local media outlets
• Craft and deliver strategic media outreach plans that align with client business goals and integrated campaign objectives
• Proactively pitch to key journalists and secure meaningful media placements across print, broadcast, online, and emerging platforms
• Lead the development of core media materials including pitch letters, media lists, briefing documents, and coverage recaps
• Manage media events, interviews, and desk-side briefings from start to finish
• Supervise and mentor junior staff—providing thoughtful feedback, coaching, and accountability
• Build strong client relationships by providing sound counsel and clear communication
• Stay on top of media trends, public health conversations, and breaking news to identify proactive media opportunities
• Contribute to new business development by supporting media strategy development and presenting to prospective clients
• Collaborate across Edelman’s integrated teams (paid, creative, digital, strategy) to ensure a cohesive media approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of both traditional and emerging media platforms, with the ability to recommend integrated strategies
• Proven ability to lead day-to-day media efforts across multiple accounts or campaigns
• Experience managing health and wellness-related media campaigns, including product launches, informational interviews, and executive visibility
• Strong relationships with health and lifestyle media, including national, trade, and regional outlets
• Ability to develop timely, newsworthy story angles that align with media cycles and client goals
• Confident communicator who can manage client interactions, media relationships, and cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with the media logistics of spokesperson coordination, interview staffing (virtual and in-person), and post-interview follow-up
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members and managing project timelines and priorities
• A proactive mindset and a drive to stay ‘always on’ with what’s trending in the health media space