Responsibilities

• Write and distribute press releases, pitches, media advisories and other content to media.
• Collect and craft proactive elements for stories and content that support Emory Healthcare’s mission, vision and goals.
• Coordinate and supervise on-site media and production shoots—including interviews, b-roll and photography—to ensure minimal disruption to clinical activities.
• Develop process, oversee and creatively organize important media relations assets and documentation into a secure digital assets management storage system.
• Educate and train team members to access and use the new secure digital assets management storage system.
• Frequently monitor local, regional and national news media content, news cycles and health care trends.
• Collaborate with marketing, internal communications and other departments to ensure that media relations content is consistent with the overall Emory Healthcare brand.
• Assist team members in planning and executing large-scale media relations events and activities.
• Maintain open and effective communication with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in a marketing/communications discipline, such as journalism, mass communications, English, public relations, marketing, political science or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience working in journalism, communications, marketing, media relations, public relations or crisis management.
• The ideal candidate has a strong background in writing and editing skills.

Preferred

• Experience working in media relations/public relations/communications/journalism or another similar role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more