Impact-Driven Media Relations Strategist (Hybrid, National)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core Medical Coverage

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Learning and Development

Job summary

ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, seeks a Sr. Strategist, Media Relations to lead strategic media initiatives and engage multi-channel public relations to support Finding cures. Saving children.®

You will cultivate earned media opportunities regionally and nationally, advising on media strategies while collaborating with volunteers, celebrities, and global brands to drive impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in journalism, public relations, or marketing communications.
• Experience in fundraising PR with a global reach is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations plans.
• Support fundraising efforts and raise awareness of the mission.
• Organize press conferences and media events.
• Identify media targets and develop media lists.
• Analyze and report on earned media efforts.
• Produce news releases, remarks, PR plans, and briefs.
• Secure regional, niche, and national media coverage.
• Coordinate with agencies and external partners on campaigns.

Skills

Journalism

Public relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Media relations

Project management

Microsoft Office

News writing

Media strategy

Bilingual (encouraged)

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring tools

Job description

ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, seeks a Sr. Strategist, Media Relations to lead strategic media initiatives and engage multi-channel public relations to support Finding cures. Saving children.®

You will cultivate earned media opportunities regionally and nationally, advising on media strategies while collaborating with volunteers, celebrities, and global brands to drive impact.