External Communications Specialist (Media Relations)

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$28/hr – $47/hrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Owns the development and execution of multi-channel communications, media relations, and internal outreach while guiding junior staff and coordinating with vendors.

  • Oversees content creation, campaigns, and crisis communications.
  • Manages media inquiries and on-call duties including on-site media escorts.
  • Collaborates on metrics, feedback, and budget considerations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for creating and distributing content such as patient newsletters, social media updates, and press releases.
  • Assists with monitoring, supports event logistics and community outreach, and ensures all communications adhere to guidelines.
  • Performs administrative tasks, updates the organization's website, and provides support during crisis communications.
  • Gathers feedback from patients and staff to improve communication strategies and assists with basic graphic design for educational materials.
  • Mentors junior staff, handles relationships with external vendors, and assists in budget management.
  • This position requires flexibility and availability to travel to Baltimore City for on-call assignments and media escort duties, occasionally on short notice.
  • Develops and executes multi-tactical proactive and reactive media and communication strategies and plans.
  • Plans and executes communication campaigns, including setting objectives and measuring/analyzing outcomes.
  • Responds to media inquiries in an urgent/timely manner.
  • Participates in on-call rotation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field (Required)
  • Minimum 2 Years of Experience in corporate communications, public relations, news media, or a related field (Required)
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Salaries

Posted range

$28/hr – $47/hr

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Media Relations median pay in the United States

$100K/yr

Most pay falls between $88K and $125K. Based on 285 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$200M
Last Raise
$200M
Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2022
    Grant • $200M

Traffic Signals

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9.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$426.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
67.6%
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27.7%
Referral
3.9%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~38.2K
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External Communications Specialist (Media Relations)

Johns Hopkins Medicine · District of Columbia, USA · On-site