A JOTW Can’t Wait job announcement from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Senior Media Relations Specialist, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-renowned institution that is recognized as one of the best places to work in the nation. As a premier center for research and treatment of childhood catastrophic diseases, we employ a diverse team of scientific and healthcare professionals dedicated to the promise of hope. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more have benefited from our research.
| Job Description: |
| The Senior Media Relations Specialist will create strategic plans to generate national/international coverage of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital discoveries, programs and differentiators in a wide variety of news media outlets, to include consumer media and/or medical/scientific trade media. The position will serve as internal expert on media affairs and lead medium- to large-scale projects that generate media coverage. The emphasis of the role will be to collaboratively work with internal and external contacts to develop and implement communication strategy/programs that raise public awareness of the extraordinary science and outstanding patient care. Candidates with proven experience integrating multimedia, social media, and online media strategies are strongly encouraged to apply. |
| Job Qualifications: |
| EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree required Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or other related field preferred Five (5) years of experience working in media relations, print or broadcast journalism or any combination of these roles Experience working with local, regional and national media and a proven track record of placements within national outlets utilizing consumer and/or medical scientific media is required Experience working in a health care or scientific setting is preferred Experience in integrating multimedia, social media, and online media strategies for audiences of all levels are preferred Effective organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines |
Department: Communications
Job Number: 35321
Location: Memphis, TN
To apply online, visit: http://bit.ly/22ICFAl
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Jude does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, genetic information, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, veteran’s status or disabled veteran’s status with respect to employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. St. Jude engages in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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