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Vice President, Earned Media - Health & Wellness

Burson · New York, New York, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Burson's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Burson's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Burson
high
189 stale, 1 reposted of 195 open
Hiring momentum
271 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

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About this role

The Account Director, Earned Media will lead earned media strategy and execution for healthcare clients, focusing on pharmaceutical, biotech, and wellness sectors. This role involves developing media strategies, building relationships with journalists, and translating complex healthcare topics into compelling narratives. The director will manage media programs, provide strategic counsel to clients, and mentor junior team members while ensuring integration with broader communications efforts.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Burson as an employer.

What you need

  • 7+ years of experience in public relations and communications, with meaningful experience in earned media and healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech or wellness communications
  • Demonstrated success securing media coverage for healthcare clients
  • Strong relationships with healthcare, business, consumer and/or trade journalists
  • Experience developing media strategies and translating those strategies into proactive media relations programs
  • Working knowledge of regulatory considerations in pharmaceutical and healthcare communications
  • Strong client-management and counseling skills

What you get

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs with industry leaders
  • Vibrant and inclusive company culture
  • Hybrid work approach with in-office collaboration

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range is broad ($60,000 - $140,000) and may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role requires strong healthcare communications experience and established media relationships
  • Fast-paced agency environment may involve managing multiple priorities

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Listed by Burson on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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