Media and Communications Specialist - Marketing

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary Implements media relations strategy to complement and advance the strategic business objectives of UNC Health Johnston as a component of the UNC Health Care system. Actively seeks opportunities to promote UNC Health Johnston services and physicians. Mitigates reputational issues from crises and/or negative inquiries and coverage. Coordinates internal communications efforts for teammates and medical staff. Responsibilities Leads media relations efforts for UNC Health Johnston, especially for business, political and mental health issues. Collaborates with UNC HCS media relations efforts. Coordinates media relations and media requests in a timely manner. Works with media representatives from print, TV, radio, online and more to promote UNC Health Johnston. Prepares and disseminates news releases and media advisories. Organizes press conferences. Cultivates and nurtures relationships with media representatives to promote UNC Health Johnston. Looks to expand outlets that highlight UNC Health Johnston. Develops relationships with UNC Health Johnston physicians and teammates to identify compelling stories from across the organization. Works with various service lines to identify areas of focus and new strategic initiatives. Prepares speeches, talking points and fact sheets. Writes feature stories for publications and newsletters. Works with UNC Health Johnston Marketing department leadership to manage crisis and emergency public relations situations in a confidential manner to preserve the positive reputation of UNC Health Johnston. Serves as a representative for UNC Health Johnston at various community events. Coordinates internal communications to teammates and medical staff through newsletters, websites, meetings, posters, bulletins, etc. Develops external marketing communications collateral such as direct mail pieces, quarterly print pieces, etc. Other Information Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Licensure/Certification: None required. Professional Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in journalism, marketing or public relations. Excellent writing and photography skills required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (not specified). Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health Organization Unit: Marketing Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40 Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.50 per hour (Hiring Range) Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location: US:NC:Smithfield Exempt From Overtime: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs