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Associate Director, Earned Media at Real Chemistry
Carmel - IndianaFull-timeCommunicationsPosted about 2 months ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p>At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.</p>
<p>Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.</p>
<p>Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Real Chemistry is looking for a</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">n Associate Director</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">join</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> our growing</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> Earned Media</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> team! </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri",268442635,"24",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">This role can be r<span data-teams="true">emote, TX, Carmel, IN, remote FL, remote TN, or remote PA.</span></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">What </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">you’ll</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> do:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Work directly with a variety of clients in the biotech and pharma spaces to manage media strategy, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">execution</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and related internal/external media </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">expectations</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">May serve as day-to-day client contact for media needs on select accounts and as a strong #2 on </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">others</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Manage and own media engagement with local, trade and some national & top-tier media/</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">journalists</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Track and prepare media outreach summaries/updates for internal teams and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">clients</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Support organic and new business development efforts (</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">i.e.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> media research, slide preparation support, etc.) and actively contribute to new business decks, along with smaller-scale presentations </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">representing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> earned media </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">team</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Manage media projects by </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">anticipating</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> challenges, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">maintaining</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> media budgets, and collaborating with cross functional </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">teams</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Lead broad-based earned media workstreams and manage internal and external client </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">expectations</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Maintain core relationships with reporters by meeting regularly and sharing learnings with teams and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">clients</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Serve as knowledge relationship manager for key sponsored content outlets (STAT, etc.) and share information more </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">widely</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Responsible for providing integrated, 360-degree PESO </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">thinking</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Collaborate with the analytics and influencer teams to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> influencers to engage and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">activate</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Accountable for training junior staff on Real Chemistry processes, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and the healthcare media landscape</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Integrate and collaborate with cross-functional leaders, understand cross-functional </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">capabilities</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and motivate cross-functional </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">teamwork(</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">social, paid, search, and analytics teams)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Set clear performance </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">objectives</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">utilize</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> all management tools to communicate alignment and performance </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">measures</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Embodies and incorporates Real Chemistry Core Values</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">This position is a perfect fit for you if:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Our Company values – </span></span><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always</span></span></em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and </span></span><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Accountability with an “I”</span></span></em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> – really speak to you.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":540,"335559731":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">We’re</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> always evolving.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":540,"335559731":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":540,"335559731":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559685":540,"335559731":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">What you should have: </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Minimum 5 years of relevant experience</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">High-level understanding of how PESO plays out in today’s modern media </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">world</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Excellent project management skills, including solid attention to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">detail</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Highly effective organizational, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">written</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> and verbal communication skills</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Ability to juggle multiple assignments with ease and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">flexibility</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Can effectively and confidently present to internal and external audiences in a variety of ways</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Understands how to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">maintain</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> media budgets and media </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">scopes</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Demonstrates deep understanding of the integrated media landscape as well as related firm resources (notably analytics)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Experience with medical meeting support and orchestrating regulatory </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">milestones</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Thought leadership and sponsored content </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">experience</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Able to plan projects and proactively delegate responsibility, communicating deadlines </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">clearly</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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