Job Description

Part-time, 24 Hours/Week

8a.m. - 1:30p.m.

Remote (applicant must reside in OH or PA)

Summary

The Senior Corporate Communications Specialist supports the hospital’s brand through strategic media relations efforts .

Responsibilities

• Promotes the brand by demonstrating a strong sense of Akron Children’s voice and culture and is knowledgeable about Children’s core business as well as the broader health care industry.
• Leads hospital’s media relations program by implementing strategic communications plans that position Akron Children’s Hospital as a premier pediatric health care news source.
• Maintains and cultivates strong relationships with local, regional and national journalists, editors and bloggers.
• Provides strategic media relations counsel and preparation to physicians, administrators and other hospital staff.
• Assesses day-to-day media and social media environment and seizes opportunities for increased coverage/exposure of the hospital system.
• Exercises expert judgment in identifying complex or negative media issues or inquiries and exhibit leadership in developing strategic and timely responses.
• Tracks pediatric healthcare trends and monitors coverage of Akron Children’s and its competitors.
• Maintains knowledge of PR/communications trends and practices by participating in continuing education courses, professional organizations and seminars; reading current literature; and maintaining professional contacts in the community.
• Work independently and complete special tasks as assigned.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Experience in professional public relations is required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Experience in emerging internet technologies is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Social media tools is required.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations or related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Certification: None
• Years of experience: 5 to 7 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Remote job,

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