Healthcare Media Intelligence Analyst

American College of Surgeons Brand; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/ holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

403(b) Matching

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

The American College of Surgeons in Chicago is seeking a Media Intelligence Specialist to monitor and analyze media and cultural trends in real time. You will support public relations with analysis, pitches, and reporting, helping ACS raise visibility in healthcare and policy conversations.

Hybrid role based in Chicago, three days in office and two remote, with salary in the $56k–$65k range. Ideal for a detail‑oriented communicator with strong writing and research skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-2 years in public relations, media relations, journalism or related field.
• Genuine interest in healthcare and health policy.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Monitor traditional, digital and social media for trends and coverage.
• Flag coverage of ACS, surgical field and related organizations.
• Generate story ideas and angles to connect ACS programs to current conversations.
• Develop media coverage reports using monitoring tools.
• Support media pitch and campaign development with research and materials.
• Provide background on health policy to guide outreach.
• Prepare materials for internal review ensuring ACS branding.
• Build knowledge of ACS mission, programs, and media landscape.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Public relations

Media relations

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American College of Surgeons in Chicago is seeking a Media Intelligence Specialist to monitor and analyze media and cultural trends in real time. You will support public relations with analysis, pitches, and reporting, helping ACS raise visibility in healthcare and policy conversations.

Hybrid role based in Chicago, three days in office and two remote, with salary in the $56k–$65k range. Ideal for a detail‑oriented communicator with strong writing and research skills.