Senior Public Relations Consultant

Overview

Our client, a leader in the healthcare industry, has an outstanding contract Public Relations Consultant opportunity available to join their dynamic team. This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days onsite in San Francisco, CA.

We are looking for a dynamic Public Relations Senior Consultant to help elevate the voice, visibility, and reputation of the company as we transform from a traditional dental benefits provider into a modern healthcare leader. In this high-impact role, you ll support the Media Relations Team in shaping bold, strategic external communications that reach millions. From crafting compelling narratives to advising executive leaders, you ll amplify our brand across national media, digital platforms, and influential stakeholder audiences.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving, purpose-driven Media Relations Team that is redefining how oral health is understood, valued and integrated across the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Required Skills & Experience

Candidate must have:

• earned media pitching + external PR campaigns
• executive visibility + thought leadership support
• hands-on writing + comms execution
• not internal comms dominant

Must have at least 2-3 of these clearly on resume and resume matches skills on Linked In:

• Media pitching + placements (not just press releases)
• Owned tracking/reporting of coverage + KPIs
• Executive comms tied to external visibility
• Thought leadership content for external outlets
• Strong writing samples (press releases, messaging, bylines, op-eds)
• Some regulated / enterprise / reputational brand exposure (healthcare helpful)

Bachelor s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.

Minimum 8+ years of public relations experience, with a strong track record of producing impactful content. PR agency experience required; experience working with healthcare, tech, or regulated industries is a plus. Strong understanding of industry best practices, emerging digital trends, and modern media tools. A collaborative team member with exceptional interpersonal skills and a solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and lead projects with minimal oversight.

Strong relationship-building capabilities with internal partners, executives, and external media. Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellent storytelling. Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills. Experience using Cision, PR Newswire, and other media engagement platforms.

• Develop and execute strategic, high-profile PR initiatives that drive brand relevance and reputation.
• Create original, high-value editorial content for owned channels to spark meaningful engagement with key audiences.
• Draft press releases, talking points, briefing materials, and key messaging for major initiatives.
• Provide media strategy and support to C-suite on external visibility opportunities.
• Develop thought leadership content (Linked In, Forbes, and other platforms) to position spokespeople as influential voices in healthcare.
• Own day-to-day PR operations, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Manage the editorial calendar to align with organizational priorities, news cycles, and strategic moments.
• Monitor and interpret media, social, and cultural trends to inform proactive storytelling opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to uncover powerful stories across the enterprise.
• Compile quarterly metrics and insights to demonstrate ROI and inform future PR strategy.