Media Relations Manager

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as communications or public relations or equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of media relations or public relations experience
• Experience working directly with journalists
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications plans
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work in a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to use a wide range of channels, media, and technology to tell stories (e.g., video, photography, podcasts, etc.)
• Self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the innate drive to learn and pick up new challenges
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives
• Ability to think strategically and creatively

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional experience in the health care industry
• Experience presenting to large groups
• Experience working in a large organization
• Proven ability to supervise staff

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until at least 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.