Senior Manager, Media Relations and Storytelling

Warrenville, IL (Hybrid)

$51/hr – $79/hrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead the organization’s media relations, communications strategy, and thought leadership programs while guiding the Marketing & Communications team and supporting emergency communications and awards opportunities.

  • Lead multi-channel storytelling and proactive media engagement to showcase clinical excellence.
  • Drive 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.
  • Unique or Preferred Skills:
  • 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.

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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The Business of HLTH podcast, a HLTH Communications Production, provides an in-depth look at the evolving health sector. We interview investors and innovators, exploring the latest in health tech, longevity and biotech investments, uncovering where capital is moving. Join us for insights into the future of health.

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