PUBLIC RELATIONS LEAD

JOB SUMMARY

Develops, implements, and manages media relations plans and activities for the organization. Manages the public relations and media relations initiatives for Campbell County Health.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Informs news media and social media of organizational developments and staff accomplishments through written and verbal communications, including press releases, press kits, and media pitch letters.
• Responds to and manages media requests for information and interviews, including patient information, staff interviews, crisis management, and photography opportunities.
• Serves as a liaison to the media and as a hospital spokesperson as necessary. Monitors local and national medical news peer medical centers for competitive analysis and strategic media relations planning.
• Conducts research for project development.
• Consistently provides excellent customner service by demonstrating flexibility and positive interpersonal relations in a high volume, high traffic and fast-paced work environment in a high volume, high traffic and fast-paced work environment.
• Participates in cost containment, economical ordering and utilization of supplies and equipment. Completes purchase requisitions, meal authorizations and check requests as directed by the director.
• Complies with the CCH Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and CCH policies and procedures.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Education: Associations or Bachelors Degree
• Licensure: N/A
• Certifications required:
• Experience: 5+ years in strategic communications and/or public relations
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills:
• Interpersonal Skills: must be able to work collaboratively within communications team and with staff and leadership in other departments
• Essential Physical Requirements: must be able to stand for 45 minutes at a time
• Essential Mental Abilities: critical thinking, creativity, strong command of written English
• Essential Sensory Requirements:
• Exposure to Hazards: Employees working in healthcare facilities have the potential to be exposed to hazardous materials including: Hazardous Chemicals/Drugs, Waste Anesthetic Gases, Radiation, Latex, Biological Hazards, Respiratory Hazards and Ergonomic Hazards. See Hazardous Materials in the Workplace Policy.

Location: Campbell County Health · CCMH COMMUNITY RELA

Schedule: Full Time