Entry-Level Communications Specialist: Media & Storytelling

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks an entry-level communications professional to identify and craft stories for our media channels, including electronic, print, web, video, and partners. You will build relationships with faculty, staff, and media to raise public awareness of the institution’s mission and achievements.

You will assist in planning media events, from press conferences to town halls, and support the media analytics program to measure placements and impact.

Qualifications

• College degree in life sciences, science writing, journalism, or communications required.
• Experience in developing external and internal communications plans; familiarity with news media and academic medical center culture.
• AP Style knowledge and ability to apply institutional style standards.
• Willingness to travel to Baltimore City for on-call assignments and media escort duties.

Responsibilities

• Identify stories and assist with written materials for JHM media outlets (electronic, print, web, video).
• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, and media to advance public awareness of Johns Hopkins Medicine’s mission.
• Support planning and execution of media events such as press conferences, symposia, and town halls.
• Assist in media analytics to track placements and impact.

Skills

Strong communication

Deadline driven

Media relations

Education

College degree in life sciences/communication

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks an entry-level communications professional to identify and craft stories for our media channels, including electronic, print, web, video, and partners. You will build relationships with faculty, staff, and media to raise public awareness of the institution’s mission and achievements.

You will assist in planning media events, from press conferences to town halls, and support the media analytics program to measure placements and impact.