Public Relations Coordinator | HA-HSC News & Communications | Onsite (initially), Hybrid after training

Gainesville, FL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic PR and media relations for UF Health to strengthen brand and public image.

  • Develops and executes strategic PR initiatives to strengthen brand and public image
  • Must-have: 3+ years in PR with media relations and press materials
  • Standout: Crisis communications readiness and cross-team collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements strategic public relations initiatives to enhance the organization’s brand and public image
  • Manages media relations by building and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers
  • Crafts press releases, media kits, and other communication materials to effectively convey key messages
  • Supports planning and coordination of events to promote organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement
  • Monitors media coverage and analyzes campaign effectiveness to inform future PR strategies
  • Collaborates with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels
  • Handles crisis communication efforts to protect and manage the organization’s reputation
  • Maintains media contact databases and tracks industry trends to stay current with best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint
  • Experience managing media relations and developing press materials (e.g., press releases, media pitches)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with media monitoring tools and PR analytics
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UF Health

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.

Founded in 1958
Gainesville, Florida, USA
7K employees (76 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$151.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.9%
Direct
37.1%
Referral
9.7%
Social
1.6%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
55 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
3.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6

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