Media Relations Manager

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent national association seeks a Media Relations Manager to boost advocacy visibility through targeted media outreach and effective communication strategies. This role involves drafting press materials, managing media inquiries, and executing outreach strategies to enhance brand visibility and promote key issues in long-term and post-acute care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in journalism, PR, or communications.
• Internships and volunteer experience accepted.
• Strong writing and communication skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of media outreach strategies.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Monitor news trends relevant to long-term care.

Skills

Journalism

Public relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications

Job description

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Media Relations Manager to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by supporting our media outreach, helping shape our public narrative, and increasing visibility for our advocacy work. The Media Relations Manager plays an important role generating earned media coverage to promote AHCA/NCAL as the national leader in long term and post-acute care; strengthen the Association’s brand visibility; and advance our strategic goals.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related discipline. 1-3 years of relevant experience working in journalism, PR, communications or related health care field (internships, volunteer experience, or entry-level roles in PR are acceptable).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of media outreach strategies.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests, preparing spokespeople as needed.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
• Research and maintain media lists of national, DC, and trade reporters.
• Assist with pitching stories to journalists and tracking coverage.
• Monitor news trends relevant to long-term care and our key issues.
• Help prepare talking points, fact sheets, and briefing documents.
• Support events and campaigns with media relations and communications support.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.