PR Specialist: Network News & Crisis Communications (Hybrid)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Iselin (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to support external reputation and thought leadership for network growth service lines. The role centers on earned media and strategic communications.

Under the Director of Public and Media Relations, you will collaborate with Marketing Communications and cross‑functional teams to implement integrated campaigns and crisis communications readiness. This is a hybrid role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Public Relations or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as a leader in patient-centered care and healthcare innovation.
• Support external reputation and thought leadership for network growth service lines.
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications and cross-functional teams to ensure integrated campaigns and messaging.
• Handle earned media for the network, including breaking news and network-wide crisis communications.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Content editing

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Video editing software

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to support external reputation and thought leadership for network growth service lines. The role centers on earned media and strategic communications.

Under the Director of Public and Media Relations, you will collaborate with Marketing Communications and cross‑functional teams to implement integrated campaigns and crisis communications readiness. This is a hybrid role.