Public Relations Specialist at UVA Health | Virginia, IL

UVA Health

Public Relations Specialist

Virginia, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead media relations as the on-call Public Information Officer for UVA Health, handling inquiries, releasing timely materials, and coordinating media events.

Own on-call media inquiries and provide timely responses as Public Information Officer.
Must-have: Bachelor’s degree and about 2 years of related experience.
Standout: Experience writing press releases and coordinating media events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

field and respond to media inquiries in a timely manner
respond to calls on the health system's media relations hotline
help identify subject-matter experts to respond to media inquiries
write press releases/media advisories on grants, awards, events and other topics as assigned
assist with metrics and data reporting
serve as the on-call Public Information Officer as needed
monitor the news for breaking news events that health system experts may want to discuss
assist with media escorting and coordination of media events
other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
Experience: 2 years related experience.
Licensure: None required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health

3.9 Glassdoor

Based in Charlottesville, Va., UVA Health embodies the leadership and inventiveness personified by its founder, Thomas Jefferson. In 1825, Jefferson established the nation’s 10th medical school, which has since grown into a nationally renowned academic medical center. UVA Health includes a 612-bed hospital, level I trauma center, children's hospital and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia. Ranked among the best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, UVA has doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals recognized as leaders in their fields and who make every effort to push the envelope of medicine.Search for our jobs at https://jobs.virginia.edu.

Founded in 1901

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

9.3K employees (117 in marketing)

uvahealth.com

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