Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

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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