Head of External Communications & Newsroom Strategy

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai seeks a Director of External Communications to lead strategic media relations, content and newsroom storytelling across national and international audiences. You will shape enterprise stories, guide crisis messaging and edit a wide range of materials for executives and stakeholders.

Working with Marketing, Digital Strategy and other teams, you will deploy SEO and AI-driven newsroom tactics, manage a team, and measure earned media impact to elevate the organization's reputation in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or Writing is required.
• 8 years of communications experience related to journalism or public relations is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee communications strategy including content for the Newsroom, media pitches and statements.
• Provide counsel for executive-level crisis messaging as needed.
• Conceive and edit a wide range of materials for organizational leaders.
• Develop and implement strategic communications for special projects, events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Digital Strategy, Creative Studio and other departments to advance the organization's reputation.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or Writing

Job description

Cedars-Sinai seeks a Director of External Communications to lead strategic media relations, content and newsroom storytelling across national and international audiences. You will shape enterprise stories, guide crisis messaging and edit a wide range of materials for executives and stakeholders.

Working with Marketing, Digital Strategy and other teams, you will deploy SEO and AI-driven newsroom tactics, manage a team, and measure earned media impact to elevate the organization's reputation in