Media Relations Manager

Catholic Health; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health association is seeking a Media Relations Manager to enhance its public image and advocacy work. Responsibilities include managing media relations, drafting communications materials, and partnering with stakeholders to promote the organization’s objectives. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 1-3 years of experience in PR or journalism.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in journalism, PR, communications, or related health care field.
• Internships and volunteer experience in PR acceptable.
• Strong written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support media outreach strategies and manage media inquiries.
• Draft press releases and other PR materials.
• Monitor news trends relevant to long-term care.

Skills

Journalism

Public relations

Communications

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related discipline

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.