Communications Coordinator- Manatee County

Baycare; Florida; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks a Communications Coordinator for BayCare Hospital Manatee to support communications for hospital initiatives and the expansion of BayCare in Manatee County. You will develop content for press releases, team communications, executive announcements, social media, and events, coordinating with leaders and subject matter experts.

The role involves media relations support, fact-checking, and on-call duties in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of communications, journalism, public relations, or corporate communications experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with media relations.
• Photography and videography skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate content for press releases, team member communications, executive announcements, social media, reports, meetings, events, and other channels.
• Partner with BayCare leaders, internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to craft clear communications for internal and external audiences.
• Support media relations activities, including message preparation and spokesperson support.
• Fact-check content, secure approvals, support issue management, and monitor metrics.
• Participate in rotating 24-hour on-call media relations schedule.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Media relations

Photography & videography

Time management

3+ years communications experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications / Journalism / Public Relations / Communications

Job description

Business and Administrative

Marketing-Communications

Marketing-Communications

Full Time

Palmetto:BayCare Manatee Hospital

Details

Communications Coordinator - BayCare Hospital Manatee

BayCare Health System

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our growing network currently includes 16 hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, outpatient centers, home health services, and thousands of physicians. Supported by more than 30,000 team members, we are committed to clinical excellence and a culture built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and compassion.

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator will play an important role in supporting communications for BayCare Hospital Manatee and BayCare's growing presence in Manatee County . This is a unique opportunity to help tell the story of BayCare's expansion into the community and support communications surrounding the development and future opening of the new hospital.

As part of a collaborative and adaptable communications team, this position will develop and coordinate communications for hospital initiatives, team members, leaders, community audiences, media, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing and coordinating content for press releases, team member communications, executive announcements, social media, reports, meetings, events, and other communication channels. This role partners with BayCare leaders, internal stakeholders, and subject matter experts to gather information and create clear, engaging communications for both internal and external audiences.

The Communications Coordinator also supports media relations activities, including message preparation, media interactions, and spokesperson support. Additional responsibilities include fact-checking content, securing approvals, supporting issue management efforts, monitoring communication metrics, and participating in a rotating 24-hour on-call media relations schedule.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum three (3) years of communications, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, or agency experience
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience with media relations
• Photography and videography skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred:

• Healthcare communications experience
• Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification

Position Details

• Primary Area Supported: BayCare Hospital Manatee / Manatee County
• Status: Full Time, Exempt
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Remote Status: Hybrid
• Weekend Requirement: Occasional
• On-Call Requirement: Yes

BayCare Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.