Manager, Media Relations

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Manager, Media Relations

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.  

Role 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.  

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