Manager, Media Relations

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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.