Senior Corporate Public Relations Specialist at Novant Health | Charlotte, NC

Novant Health

Senior Corporate Public Relations Specialist

Charlotte, NC (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years exp

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead corporate communications with cross-region scope, crafting high-visibility content, crisis responses, media relationships, and executive media readiness.

Owns development of high-visibility materials and media-ready content across regions.
Must-have: 3+ years in public relations with strong media relations skills.
Standout: Crisis communications and senior-leader prep experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Craft compelling narratives that reflect the full scope of the organization—not just a single region or service line
Develop high-visibility content including press releases, media statements, executive talking points and corporate collateral
Play a key role in crisis communications, helping verify information and shape timely, accurate responses
Serve as a trusted advisor in preparing senior leaders for media interviews and public engagements
Build and maintain strong relationships with media to enhance organizational reputation
Stay ahead of healthcare trends, regulatory updates, and emerging issues to proactively position the organization in the media landscape

Requirements

Four Year / Bachelors Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field.
Three (3) or more years of public relations and communications experience.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, patients, and community.
Availability to attend community events and work weekend and/or after-hours as needed.

Preferred

Ability to pivot quickly and effectively manage competing priorities.
Strong media relations and journalism experience.
Outstanding writing and editing skills with experience drafting executive-level communications, media materials, and corporate messaging
The ability to quickly synthesize information from across a large, complex organization and turn it into cohesive, audience-focused content
Experience supporting media relations, including responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, and developing proactive story ideas
Exposure to or experience in crisis communications and issues management
Strong business acumen and the ability to understand how different parts of an organization connect and influence one another
A collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to work across teams, support multiple stakeholders, and contribute to a unified communications strategy
Familiarity with healthcare trends, regulatory considerations, and media interests is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement fund with matching contributions.
Tuition assistance for qualifying team members.
Employee assistance programs and discounts.

Novant Health

Novant Health is an integrated network of more than 850 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 700 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our 40,000 team members along with more than 8,300 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2023, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services. To learn more about our social media community standards, visit: https://www.novanthealth.org/policy/disclaimer/social-media-disclaimer/

Founded in 1997

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

23K employees (222 in marketing)

www.novanthealth.org