Public Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing annual public relations, communications, and community engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Execute, and/or assist with and/or oversee as appropriate all aspects of organizational content management from planning to creation to dissemination including news releases, e-newsletters, executive communications, presentations, social media content, website content, talking points, briefing materials, reports, and marketing collateral.
• Support organizational messaging and brand consistency across internal and external communication channels.
• Manage media inquiries and escorts and cultivate positive relationships with media representatives.
• Coordinate with external marketing and communications partners, including agencies and consultants.
• Prepare presentations and informational materials for community groups, healthcare organizations, public safety partners, businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Participate on committees and/or lead the planning and execution of organization-sponsored special events including award programs, recognition week events and employee honors.
• Support crisis and issue management efforts and, as assigned, serve as back-up to the organization’s Public Information Officer (PIO) during organizational or community-wide emergencies, disasters, and other significant incidents. Under the direction of the Director of Public Relations and/or the incident commander gather and verify information, develop consistent messaging, respond to media inquiries, and deliver timely, accurate, and accessible updates to employees, stakeholders, and the public through official channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, public safety agencies, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and civic groups.
• As needed, represent REMSA Health at community meetings, events, conferences, public forums, and stakeholder gatherings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Four (4) or more years of progressive experience in public relations, community relations, government affairs, public policy, communications, philanthropy, fundraising, advocacy, healthcare administration, or a related field required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong understanding of communications, public relations, community engagement, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of legislative processes, regulatory affairs, public policy development, and government decision-making.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with all audiences including, but not limited to elected officials, government agencies, healthcare organizations, public safety partners, businesses, media, and community organizations.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders while maintaining professionalism, credibility, and a nonpartisan approach.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience working with audience databases, Microsoft 365 applications, CRM platforms, and communications tools preferred.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, emergency medical services, public safety, nonprofit organizations, or another highly regulated industry strongly preferred.