Manager, Media Relations
We have an exciting Opportunity
We are excited to recruit a Manager, Media Relations who is passionate about elevating MSK’s reputation as a global leader in cancer care, scientific discovery, and innovation. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team that plays a critical role in sharing MSK’s stories of impact with the world.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Media Relations, the Manager will lead media engagement efforts and develop compelling, high-impact narratives that highlight MSK’s clinicians, researchers, and breakthroughs. This role is integral in positioning MSK in national and local conversations around cancer care and research by collaborating across Marketing & Communications to amplify stories across multiple channels.
Position Overview:
- Lead proactive and responsive media relations efforts, securing top-tier and trade media coverage that reinforces MSK’s leadership.
- Support and prepare MSK experts for interviews and speaking engagements through media training, narrative development, and best practices.
- Draft and edit press releases, external announcements, and media materials aligned with institutional goals.
- Monitor key medical and scientific publications and translate emerging research into media opportunities.
- Develop and manage content for MSK’s external-facing News & Information page, including strategy and calendar oversight.
- Attend and report on major medical and scientific meetings, highlighting MSK achievements and recognitions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including researchers, faculty, and leadership—to surface meaningful stories and innovations.
- Work closely with Marketing & Communications teams (Content, Social, Internal, Digital, Events) to ensure integrated storytelling.
- Identify and pursue thought leadership opportunities, including speaking engagements and op-ed contributions.
- Support oversight of MSK’s media agency of record, including managing media metrics and reporting.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in media relations, communications, or public affairs—preferably within healthcare, life sciences, or a communications agency.
- Demonstrated interest in health, science, or oncology-related subject matter.
- Proven ability to translate complex research and scientific content into accessible messaging.
- Experience managing content strategy and editorial calendars.
- Familiarity with media metrics and content performance analytics.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
Core Skills:
- Strategic media relations and storytelling
- Scientific and health literacy
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration
- Media coaching and preparation
- Project and content calendar management
- Editorial and writing excellence
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Data-informed content planning and analytics interpretation
Additional Information:
- This role is based at MSK’s 633 Third Avenue location.
- Schedule: Full Time, Hybrid onsite once a week
- Serves on-call approximately one week each month, during which urgent press inquiries and hospital alerts are responded to 24 hours a day, including on weekends and occasional holidays.
- Works closely with Hospital Administration/Administrator on Call to respond to media inquiries at night and on weekends.
- Reporting to Senior Director, Media Relations
Pay Range: $111,600 - $178,600
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