Senior Media & Analyst Relations Associate

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Senior Media and Analyst Relations Associate
You will be instrumental in shaping the narrative and enhancing the visibility of ZS in the media and among industry analysts. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in media and analyst relations. The ideal candidate will be adept at building relationships, managing high-impact communications campaigns, and achieving exceptional media presence and analyst engagement. If you are passionate about media strategy and enjoy the challenge of elevating a company in a competitive industry, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

What You'll Do:

• Help develop and execute a comprehensive media relations strategy that aligns with ZS's corporate objectives, enhancing brand visibility and media presence
• Support the creation of press releases and other news sharing, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of ZS’s news and highlights
• Coordinate analyst briefing meetings with agency support
• Assist in the management of the media agency relationship
• Track and report on the effectiveness of media and analyst relations strategies, using metrics and KPIs to assess impact and alignment with strategic goals
• Provide insights and intelligence based on earned media and analyst relations KPIs to help inform future strategies and campaigns
• Support interdepartmental relationship building and metric tracking with marketing, events, and internal communications teams among others. Provide recommendations on areas of collaboration and cooperation

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
• 5+ years of work experience in marketing or communications
• Excellent writing and editing abilities; well-versed in AP Style
• Keen project management capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills; adept at building partnerships across a global organization
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to interface with company leadership and conduct themself in a professional, tactful manner
• Enthusiastic self-starter eager to learn from and contribute to a dynamic team
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a focus on quality and attention to detail
• Experience working in a complex matrixed environment, social media, and basic design or video experience is a plus

How You’ll Grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.