Media Communications Specialist - Marketing & Public Affairs - F/T Days at University of California, Irvine | Irvine, CA

Media Communications Specialist - Marketing & Public Affairs - F/T Days

Irvine, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Drive public information and media relations for a health system, including acting as spokesperson during crises.

Must-have: 5+ years in journalism or corporate/non-profit communications.
Standout: Crisis communications and cross-functional spokesperson experience.

Involves providing news and information for the general public and key audiences through a clear understanding of news, skilled work with the media, programs for public outreach, and / or strategic communication of the institution's messages.
Serves as acting Public Information Officer for the medical center when necessary, representing the organization as a spokesperson, serving as a communications adviser, and providing key communications assistance during a crisis/emergency.

Success proactively identifying a steady flow of newsworthy stories and placing in the press; success building the necessary relationships with experts to keep at the forefront of assigned area; steady success placing experts and pitching stories in the media
Strong organizational skills and self motivation and initiative to accept responsibility, work independently, prioritize workload effectively, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while following through individual tasks to completion
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Minimum 5 years experience in journalism or corporate/non-profit communications
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Familiarity or proficiency with social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter and You Tube
Exceptional writing and editing skills (ideally for newspaper) with demonstrated success writing clear, engaging, accurate and well-structured news stories/releases for a general audience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Working knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System / FEMA Centers for Domestic Preparedness Healthcare Leadership Certification
Knowledge of photography and video production
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations as they pertain to patient information, marketing and development. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with discretion & good judgment
Familiarity or proficiency with publishing and web production software
Experience in Academic Health setting

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.