Media Relations Manager develops and implements policies and procedures for the relations between the media and the organization. Works to expand understanding of the organization's business, performance, and strategy. Being a Media Relations Manager prepares summaries of media activity for senior management. May serve as the company's spokesperson. Additionally, Media Relations Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Media Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Media Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Overview:
The Media Relations and Communications Manager implements news and communications strategies and executes tactics to grow Mercy’s reputation and awareness, avert and minimize negative news within a designated community and across Mercy, and manage internal communications within the assigned community, in alignment with local and Mercy-wide strategies and needs. The manager supports and provides critical recommendations for news, social media and internal communications related to regional and Mercy-wide marketing plans and integrated campaigns that drive patient acquisition and retention. This position reports to the Executive Director of Media Relations and Social Media and has shared accountabilities to the Executive Director of Internal Communications.
Externally, this role provides leadership and support in maximizing earned media for Mercy in both traditional news and all relevant social media platforms, and tracking the benefits of these efforts to drive business to Mercy. This person takes an active lead in setting the standards for the news team, serves as an advisor and support to news team members across Mercy and manages special news projects.
Internally, this role provides leadership for communications strategy and tactics within the designated community, in alignment with Mercy-wide communication strategies. The manager helps to create and influence Mercy’s culture and support our business objectives through consistent messages and a distinctive Mercy voice directed to co-workers, physicians, board members and other stakeholders.
This position will work closely with Integrated Marketing and local operational leadership to ensure coordination and prioritization of news and internal communications efforts locally, and to ensure an appropriate level of support across Mercy when needed. This person will be a visible and active representative of Mercy in the local community, and will perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission and values of Mercy.
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We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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