Media Lead


New York City, Washington DC, or Boston
Permanent
USD100000 - USD130000
Medical Communications
PR/547146_1748459453
Media Lead

I'm sourcing for a Media Lead to drive paid and social media strategy across digital channels. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution! Ideal for someone with a healthcare communications and digital marketing background!

You'll work with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-impact media programs for clients in Life Sciences, Public Health, Health Tech, and Government sectors.

This is a client-facing, hybrid role based in Boston, DC, or NYC (2 days in-office, 3 remote).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of paid and social media strategies across digital channels including search, social, display, programmatic, and native.
  • Establish and refine internal processes for social media planning and execution.
  • Oversee content strategy, creation, and scheduling across social platforms.
  • Manage media planning, buying, and optimization to meet KPIs and compliance standards.
  • Supervise a small team, providing mentorship and performance feedback.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated omnichannel campaigns.
  • Oversee media budgeting, forecasting, and performance benchmarking.
  • Drive paid content distribution strategies aligned with audience behavior and regulatory standards.
  • Stay current on media trends, especially in regulated industries, and bring innovative ideas to client programs.
  • Analyze campaign performance and partner with analysts to optimize results.
  • Present media plans, insights, and recommendations directly to clients.
  • Ensure all campaigns comply with healthcare advertising regulations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in paid media, preferably in an agency or in-house role.
  • Deep knowledge of paid search, social, programmatic, native, and display advertising.
  • Proficiency with platforms like Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, LinkedIn Ads, Twitter/X Ads, and DSPs.
  • Experience integrating media into broader omnichannel strategies.
  • Strong background in pharmaceutical marketing; additional healthcare experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience with paid content distribution and sponsored partnerships.
  • Familiarity with healthcare compliance and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

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