Media Relations Coordinator at Emory Healthcare

Tucker, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Writing, Editing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Content Development, Press Release Distribution, Media Monitoring, Digital Asset Management, Coordination, Supervision, Brand Consistency, Stakeholder Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description The Media Relations Coordinator collaborates with the Emory Healthcare Media Relations team and other colleagues to support day-to-day media relations activities for its hospitals, outpatient clinics and/or service lines. The individual develops proactive content about Emory Healthcare, with a focus on innovation, clinical advances, research findings and inspiring stories from the patient perspective. The role will also assist with uploading and organizing materials in a new content digital assets management system. The ideal candidate has a strong background in writing and editing skills and/or experience working in media relations/public relations/communications/journalism or another similar role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Write and distribute press releases, pitches, media advisories and other content to media. Collect and craft proactive elements for stories and content that support Emory Healthcare’s mission, vision and goals. Coordinate and supervise on-site media and production shoots—including interviews, b-roll and photography—to ensure minimal disruption to clinical activities. Operational Excellence: Develop process, oversee and creatively organize important media relations assets and documentation into a secure digital assets management storage system. Educate and train team members to access and use the new secure digital assets management storage system. Frequently monitor local, regional and national news media content, news cycles and health care trends. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with marketing, internal communications and other departments to ensure that media relations content is consistent with the overall Emory Healthcare brand. Assist team members in planning and executing large-scale media relations events and activities. Maintain open and effective communication with all stakeholders, both internally and externally. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelors degree in a marketing/communications discipline, such as journalism, mass communications, English, public relations, marketing, political science or a related field. Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience working in journalism, communications, marketing, media relations, public relations or crisis management. The ideal candidate has a strong background in writing and editing skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 20-50 lbs.; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs., 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Responsibilities

The coordinator will support day-to-day media relations activities by developing proactive content focused on innovation, clinical advances, research, and patient stories. Responsibilities also include writing and distributing press materials, coordinating on-site media shoots, and organizing assets in a digital management system.