Marketing Specialist Communications/Public Relations-Full time, Days

Lynchburg, VA (On-site)

$62K/yr – $94K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for the development, planning and execution of internal and external communications and media relations and will collaborate with all levels of management.
Answer inquiries from media, individuals and other organizations as it relates to public relations and communications including development of statements and materials
Prioritizing requests, engaging reporters and anticipating story angles
Respond to requests for information from the media
Writes and collaborates internal communications with misc. departments as needed and serves on internal work groups to support organizational initiatives. (Human Resources, Nursing, Nutrition, Foundation, Pastoral Care, Compliance and Legal, Education, etc.)
Serves as back-up to the Director of Communications and PR (media scheduling, interviews)
Plan and assist press events as needed
Serves as the main communications liaison for the Cerner EMR project
Regular and consistent contact with marketing, legal, clinical and management teams to ensure messaging and brand alignment
Attends meetings with executive management and/or internal business partners and service line leadership

Requirements

Required Education: Bachelors Degree with emphasis in Communications, Public Relations, or a related discipline
Required Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of relative experience with proven expertise. Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple disciplines throughout the organization. Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Strong time/project management skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work within tight timeframes and meet deadlines. Flexibility to attend meetings and/or functions after hours
Preferred Experience: Experience in healthcare or human services field
Required Certifications and Licensures: Valid Virginia Driver's License

Preferred

Experience in healthcare or human services field

Centra Health

Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care for our patients and team members like we would care for our own friends and family. Because that is what we are.Founded in 1987 and based in Lynchburg, Centra is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system serving more than half a million people across central and southside Virginia. Our established network of facilities and services includes four hospitals, five medical centers, a nationally award-winning cardiovascular care center, and a cancer center, as well as 15 primary care and various specialty practices as part of our Centra Medical Group. We also offer a wide range of senior, post-acute, and mental health care services.Our breadth and depth of care means a wide array of meaningful opportunities for you to realize a meaningful career with Centra. As part of our inclusive, multidisciplinary team, you will be empowered to be you. We will listen carefully to you and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best, as you define it. This is true whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve.

Founded in 1987

Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

3.7K employees (28 in marketing)

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