Senior Manager, Media Relations and Storytelling

Warrenville, IL (Hybrid)

$51/hr – $79/hrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 8 hrs ago

Job Summary

Owns system-wide media relations and strategic communications, leads a Marketing & Communications team, partners with clinicians and community partners, and serves as the public information officer for emergency communications.

  • Own media relations strategy across multiple channels and stakeholders
  • Lead development of key organizational communications and messaging
  • Oversee PR measurement and real-time updates to senior leadership

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Marketing & Growth and Community Impact & Engagement colleagues to build relationships with clinicians, experts and teams across the system, as well as external partners. Maintain a strong “feet on the ground” presence to capture stories, identify emerging trends, and develop proactive media relations approaches that highlight our world-class clinical expertise and commitment to our communities.
  • Lead development and review of key written and multimedia communications on behalf of the organization and its experts, which may include press releases, newsroom, messaging/talking points, speeches, bylines, Q&As, blogs, website content, and social media posts that reinforce key messages and objectives.
  • Lead PR measurement and monitoring, aligned to the Marketing & Communications dashboard, and prepare summaries of media activities for senior management. Share key updates in real-time.
  • Serve as a strong, inspiring leader for direct reports and the broader Marketing & Communications department. Provide clear vision, mentorship, and development opportunities, while actively embedding modern communications best practices and tools, including the responsible use of generative AI.
  • Supporting key service line experts and the Community Impact & Engagement team in identifying, submitting for, and amplifying meaningful awards and thought leadership opportunities.
  • Serve as the public information officer for assigned hospital(s). Maintain a strong grasp of operational and facility-specific emergency plans, maintain strong relationships, and participate in emergency preparedness exercises. As needed, collaborate with operational leaders to develop and disseminate timely emergency response communications.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or Hospital Administration preferred.
  • Experience: Six (6) years of experience in the public relations or communications-related field required.
  • Two (2) or years of leadership experience required.
  • Three (3) years working with PR measurement technology required.

Preferred

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills across a variety of formats and familiarity with AP Style.
  • Issues and crisis management experience with exceptionally sound judgment, ability to summarize information and recommendations, manage up, coordinate with emergency response teams, and remain calm under pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and delivering on strategic, data-informed communications and thought leadership campaigns.
  • Experience with multi-media content development, including basic video and photography capture, and the amplification of content across evolving communications channels and platforms.
  • Attuned to communications best practices, including the use of generative AI and measurement capabilities, to support a high-performing team and align with the broader marketing mix.
  • Natural curiosity and the ability to tie storytelling to business strategy; an enthusiastic communicator skilled at building stories across multiple channels to inspire, inform, and build trusted relationships.
  • Media relations expert with experience serving as a spokesperson and strong relationships with key local and national print, broadcast and online media.
  • Experience leading media trainings for executives and subject matter experts.
  • Strong pulse on current events, trends and pop culture.
  • Strong project management skills, including cross-functional collaboration, the ability to prioritize for both self and team, and adhere to budgets and timelines.

Benefits

  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
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