Media Relations Specialist - Full-Time, Days

The salary range for this position is $33.30 - $44.96 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

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Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Media Relations Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Media Relations Specialist plays a key role in the execution of the media relations outreach to support key clinical services, hospitals and health system activities. Working closely with media relations leadership, she/he will be responsible for the implementation of media strategies and tactics in order to enhance the NM reputation. Working closely with internal clients and fellow media relations team members to identify trends, key interests and potential media topics, in order to secure proactive media opportunities and fulfill reactive media request.

This role requires collaboration with internal partners including hospital and executive and clinical leadership, communications, marketing, social media, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the health system’s strategic plan and organizational goals by promoting new programs, service enhancements, and clinical experts in specified clinical areas to the news media through a variety of outreach activities including press releases, tailored pitches, social media, b-roll packages, etc.

• Builds positive and credible working relationships with members of the news media by researching and developing new media contacts and through consistent, positive interaction with current contacts.
• Experience using social media to promote, leverage and showcase garnered media coverage and communicate with media.
• Serves as a contact with local news media for interview requests, medical information requests and patient condition reports.
• During a crisis, works closely with Director of Media Relations and other members of the media relations team as appropriate.
• Provides other administrative and professional services as required including working with the team to compile and distribute E-News on a daily basis.
• Serves as the on-call media contact on a rotating basis.
• Responsible for making sure that materials he/she produces adhere to department quality standards, HIPAA privacy laws, and, when applicable, IRB standards for promoting clinical research.

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years media relations or related experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Must have thorough knowledge of how the media works and a proven track record of generating press with major outlets.
• Should also possess excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and execute projects with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.