Communications Manager- Public Relations/News Media

Responsibilities

• The Communications Manager for Johns Hopkins Medicine drives the development and execution of strategic public relations and media-focused communications programs that advance institutional and external objectives.
• design, implement, and monitor media strategies and PR initiatives that raise the profile of Johns Hopkins Medicine, inform and engage employees and faculty, and support key institutional goals.
• identify and pilot innovative media approaches, including earned, owned, and social channels
• develop systems and process improvements to increase reach, message clarity, media readiness, and crisis preparedness across JHM.
• Serving as a liaison and consultant to business units and leaders, you will ensure media and PR objectives align with institutional priorities
• cultivate relationships with journalists and media outlets
• support the Director in creating and operationalizing communications guidelines, media policies, and response procedures across the enterprise
• supervise and guiding communications staff, including assigning work, providing direction, and supporting professional development to ensure team effectiveness and alignment with departmental goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, writing or related field required.
• Masters preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in journalism, media/public relations, or communications; print and web writing and editing and project management.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and implementing effective communications plans and strategies, and in editing/writing high-quality communications pieces for external variety of audiences.

Benefits

• Career growth and development
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
• Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees.