Coordinator - Community and Physician Relations

Hannibal Regional; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannibal Regional seeks a Community and Physician Relations Coordinator to develop and execute strategic communications that enhance brand visibility and support marketing goals. The role collaborates with the Marketing Department and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across media, digital platforms, events, and campaigns.

The ideal candidate understands healthcare communications, patient privacy, regulatory compliance, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field preferred but not required.
• 3–7 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related marketing role.
• Proven track record of securing media coverage and executing PR campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relationship‑building experience.
• Strategic thinking with ability to align PR initiatives to marketing goals.
• Experience with media monitoring and analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Crisis communication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications initiatives to enhance brand visibility.
• Protect Hannibal Regional's reputation and align PR with marketing objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across media, digital platforms, events, and campaigns.
• Promote Hannibal Regional clinical services and serve as liaison to HRMG and CFM providers.

Skills

Media relations

Written communication

Verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Crisis communication

Analytics tools usage

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Community and Physician Relations Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications initiatives that enhance brand visibility, protect company reputation, and support marketing objectives. This role works within the Marketing Department and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across media, digital platforms, events, and campaigns.

The ideal candidate understands the unique sensitivities of healthcare communications, including patient privacy, regulatory compliance, and community impact. The Coordinator will promote Hannibal Regional clinical services offered throughout the region, including serving as liaison to HRMG and CFM providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field preferred but not required
• 3–7 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related marketing role.
• Proven track record of securing media coverage and executing PR campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relationship‑building experience.
• Strategic thinking with ability to align PR initiatives to marketing goals.
• Experience with media monitoring and analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Crisis communication experience preferred.