Wolters Kluwer is seeking a talented Public Relations Manager, External Communications, to support its Health division, with a focus on the Health Learning, Research & Practice (HLRP) business
This role requires a strong background in PR and media relations, along with established relationships across healthcare, trade, and mainstream media
The successful candidate will develop and execute strategic external communications programs that drive visibility, credibility, and engagement for HLRP solutions, innovations, and thought leaders, particularly across the Lippincott and Ovid brands and select Expert AI offerings
Experience engaging with healthcare, education, research, and technology-focused media and analysts is critical for success
In this role, you will serve as a trusted communications partner to the Health Learning, Research & Practice (HLRP) leadership team within Wolters Kluwer Health, helping shape and deliver impactful external communications that influence key audiences, primarily healthcare, trade, and mainstream media, as well as relevant industry analysts
Reporting to the Health division Director of External Communications and aligned within the Global Branding, Communications and Digital Marketing (GBCM) organization, you will play a central role in protecting and promoting Wolters Kluwer Health’s reputation while supporting business growth and long-term value creation
You will lead high-impact initiatives to enhance external visibility for HLRP solutions, executives, subject matter experts, and power brands, with particular emphasis on Lippincott, Ovid, and select Expert AI offerings
Working closely with business leaders, product teams, marketing, and functional partners across geographies, you will bring alignment, consistency, and creativity to media relations and PR efforts across priority markets, ensuring all external communications resonate with customers and support Health division strategic objectives
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative global communications team and make a meaningful impact in healthcare, education, and research
If you are a results-driven communications professional with strong PR and media relations expertise, healthcare industry knowledge, and the ability to operate both strategically and independently in a dynamic environment, this role offers a compelling platform to do your best work
Develop and execute a PR/external communications plan that supports Health division strategies and HLRP business priorities; monitor and apply knowledge of external trends and advise cross functional teams to generate rapid and meaningful results
Regularly provide standardized reporting and analysis to the business leaders, VP of Communications and Brand, and leadership team demonstrating progressive improvements in effective positioning and compelling content aligned with media relations and digital strategy
Monitor and measure external communications performance using industry software such as Meltwater, Public Relay, and other PR management solutions. Directly manage press release posting on website and newswire services
Independently manage a regular cadence of stakeholder and agency meetings to ensure external comms initiatives are aligned with business priorities
Develop, write, and distribute externally focused communications assets supporting a broad range of initiatives such as press releases, holding statements, FAQs, bylined articles, mergers/acquisition comms plans and rapid response to inbound inquiries or media opportunities including a steady cadence requesting access to research and journal articles
Support executives/ thought leaders with media trainings, development of executive talking points, media statements, PoVs and speaking engagement proposals, and support for internal communications and social media leads
Nurture strategic partnerships with key media outlets, industry publications, analysts, influencers securing onsite meetings at key industry events and generating briefings, coverage and inclusion in reports reaching top stakeholders
Create strong relationships with HLRP internal stakeholders to maintain a steady, cohesive cadence of PR programs and results and ensure effective distribution through the company website, social media channels, and any relevant third-party sites / platforms
Maintain and manage PR review / approval processes; use best practices and drive continuous improvement. Manage/liaise with external agency partners to optimize resources and results while providing consistent, effective messaging and results
With other GBCM and Health communications and marketing colleagues, participate in the creation of over

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