Communications Specialist, Public and Media Relations

Where Youll Work

At the heart of CommonSpirit Healths ministry are the national office departments that provide the foundational support resources and expertise that empower local communities to focus on what they do bestcaring for patients. Our teams bring together expertise in clinical excellence operations finance human resources legal supply chain technology and mission integration.

Guided by our faith-based values the national office fosters consistency alignment and innovation across CommonSpirit. By centralizing expertise and leveraging economies of scale we enable each location to operate efficiently while maintaining flexibility to address unique local community needs. From advancing digital solutions to driving health equity these departments extend the healing presence of humankindness everywhere we serve.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This is a remote position.

Job Summary

The Communication Specialist is responsible for supporting public relations and media relations activities. This role includes broadening the recognition of the organization and enhancing its reputation. The Specialist plays a support role in driving the narrative of the organization executing communications strategies and handling interactions with the media .

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Support a comprehensive PR and media relations strategy that promotes protects and enhances the CommonSpirits reputation within the communities we serve and across key stakeholders including community organizations government agencies and industry associations.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for thought leadership speaking engagements public relations events and industry awards to enhance the organizations reputation and visibility.
• Maintain strong relationships with media outlets and reporters.
• Support the development and distribution of all press releases media alerts and public statements.
• Plan and coordinate press conferences media interviews and other PR events.
• Either directly or with a designated member of the team support media inquiries and the management of relationships with media representatives and outlets including proactive media pitches press releases and media kits to generate positive media.
• Advise the executive leadership and key members of the organization on matters relating to public relations and media strategy.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans and handle potential PR issues strategically and proactively.
• Either directly or with a designated member of the team coordinate messaging and communication efforts during crisis situations.
• Monitor and analyze PR results regularly and report on the impacts of PR activities.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Typing,Public Relations,Video Editing,Interviewing,Media Relations,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Social Media Management,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Blogging,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1