System Manager of Public and Media Relations

Overview:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include:
Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA, Dependent Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, 401k match, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Accidental Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

This is a remote position

Job Summary / Purpose

The PR and Media Relations Manager is responsible for supporting public relations and media relations activities. This role includes broadening the recognition of the organization and enhancing its reputation. The Manager plays a central role in driving the narrative of the organization, executing communications strategies, and handling interactions with the media.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze PR results regularly and report on the impacts of PR activities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for thought leadership, speaking engagements, public relations events and industry awards to enhance the organization's reputation and visibility.
• Maintain strong relationships with media outlets and reporters.
• Manage a comprehensive PR and media relations strategy that promotes, protects, and enhances the CommonSpirit's reputation within the communities we serve and across key stakeholders, including community organizations, government agencies, and industry associations.
• Demonstrated competence with reporting analytic tools such as Cision, MuckRack, Public Relay, Meltwater.

Additional Responsibilities will include: 

• Manage the development and distribution of all press releases, media alerts, and public statements.
• Plan and coordinate press conferences, media interviews, and other PR events.
• Either directly or with a designated member of the team, support media inquiries and the management of relationships with media representatives and outlets, including proactive media pitches, press releases and media kits to generate positive media.
• Advise the executive leadership and key members of the organization on matters relating to public relations and media strategy.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans and handle potential PR issues strategically and proactively.
• Either directly or with a designated member of the team, coordinate messaging and communication efforts during crisis situations.
• Monitor and analyze PR results regularly and report on the impacts of PR activities.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience with public relations, external communications, or related roles.
• Demonstrated relationships with national and regional press outlets, journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
• Proven track record in designing and executing successful public relations strategies.
• Strong knowledge of digital PR platforms and media management software.
• Experience in crisis and reputation management.
• Experience managing external PR agencies and vendors.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and PR software/tools.
• Strong understanding of healthcare trends, regulations, and communications  best practices.