Communications and Media Relations Specialist

at Trinity Health in Maywood, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

This is a hybrid-based opportunity. It often requires coming to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois or other Loyola Medicine locations on short notice.

Great opportunity for a Communications Specialist to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

We are seeking a Communications Specialist who is dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola Medicine. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact.

The Communications Specialist executes media relations and internal communications for the health system. Responds to media inquiries, schedules interviews, arranges and plans media events and visits, and serves as a staff writer and editor. Writes press releases and proactively pitches news stories to various media and provides follow-up. Performs other duties as needed in the Marketing Department to promote the health system including assisting with events as needed. Serves in editing and/or writing capacity for various publications produced by the Marketing Department. Produces weekly newsletters and internal communication materials for the health system and follows set guidelines for approval on all written communication. Assists other departments with communications projects. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Working with the manager, initiates and controls the flow of public information and access to the media and other external audiences. This involves research, interviewing, writing, editing, speech writing and/or interaction with all types of media, local, regional, and trade industry press as required. Notifies the Manager of all media inquiries and seeks counsel on actions to be taken. Initiates contacts with media representatives to maintain a working relationship; initiates story ideas or campaigns to sell to the media and responds to requests from the media. Tracks and follows all inquiries and the result of media interaction with our staff. Plans seasonal or periodic campaigns for stories. Helps plan and manage media and community relations events. Exercises judgment in responding to media inquiries with special attention to timeliness, appropriateness and accuracy of response. Submits monthly reports with number of media contacts, press releases, placements and value of coverage. Serves as the liaison between patients, physicians and staff and members of the media, always securing mandatory consent. Maintains a variety of internal contacts as sources for media stories.

We offer our employees:

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Competitive compensation

+ Career Development

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ On Site Fitness Center

+ Educational Stipend

+ Referral rewards

Our Promise to You:

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and in our colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We seek colleagues with:

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or English 3-5 years of communications experience in health care, medical, science or pharma industries. Must demonstrate creativity, strong writing, editing, grammar and proofreading skills and provide well-crafted writing samples. Proficient in AP style.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran