About this role
Vantive
Senior Manager Public Relations – Southern Europe
What you’ll be doing: Co-creating public relations campaigns and content (i.e., press materials, digital assets for owned and corporate social media channels, thought leadership events) in partnership with local markets, Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Market Access & Marketing that result in positive press coverage, online engagement and greater awareness among public stakeholders (i.e., patient organizations, NGOs, authorities). Acting as an in-house journalist by finding and promoting brand, business, clinical, patient and employer stories to public audiences. Actively building and maintaining relationships with journalists, influencers and industry stakeholders to secure press coverage, promote engagement with social media content and build corporate brand awareness. Serving as official company spokesperson – for the press and journalists. Chaperoning and managing senior management interactions with media/journalists/the press. Protecting the company’s reputation through crisis communications – this includes monitoring press and social media, providing crisis communications counsel to internal stakeholders and creating and disseminating reactive communications. Developing and implementing PR metrics, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of PR / media relations campaigns. Assessing & managing PR agency capabilities to meet the public relations needs in key Southern European markets. Ensuring effective use of resources and ROI.
What you’ll bring: We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field, and a minimum of 5-7 years of public relations and/or marketing communications experience, including: A nose for news – an understanding of what makes a compelling & relevant story for journalists and the public, and a knowledge of the news process. Strong PR strategy and planning experience, with a proven track record of pitching and landing news in media outlets. A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and local market affiliates to co-create PR campaigns and ensure aligned messaging and consistent execution. Strong understanding of press and organic social media best practices, with the ability to apply these principles to achieve press coverage and/or engagement on social media. Experience as a media spokesperson and media chaperone. Experience in crisis communication and reputation management, including responding promptly and effectively to inquiries, issues, and incidents. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously as well as experience managing budgets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to measure and report on the effectiveness PR campaigns. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in Spanish & English, with additional language skills – such as Italian – desirable. Previous healthcare PR experience with a mix of agency & corporate experience preferred. Ability to travel as needed.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and supportive team. If you are a motivated and experienced internal communications professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a global organization, we encourage you to apply.