Program Manager, Media Strategy and Operations

Johns Hopkins Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore, MD seeks a seasoned Communications Leader to drive strategic initiatives, elevate the organization's brand, and ensure clear internal and external messaging across platforms. You will oversee media relations, crisis communications, content production, events, and community outreach while mentoring staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and 7+ years in healthcare communications, with a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 Years of Experience in communications or a related field (Required)

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements communication strategies to support the organization's goals and objectives.
• Handles internal communication efforts to ensure staff is informed and engaged.
• Creates and handles the production of quality content for various communication channels.
• Plans and coordinates events, including press conferences, health fairs, and community outreach programs.
• Leads the review and approval of development/fundraising communications.
• Identifies and develops new vehicles to tell engaging stories and shares best practices with the public, media, and entire community to build relationships.
• Monitors and analyzes developments and issues in health systems to ensure they are appropriately addressed and articulated.
• Leads and mentors the communication team, providing guidance and support.
• Ensures all communication efforts comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communication

Content creation

Team leadership

Event planning

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field

Job description

Requisition #: 681791 Location: Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201 Category: Healthcare Operations Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

Leads, develops, and implements strategic communication initiatives that support the organization's mission and goals. Handles internal communications to keep staff informed and engaged, as well as external communications, including media relations and public statements. Facilitates crisis communication, content creation, and maintains the organization's brand image across various platforms. Leads social media strategies, website content, and community outreach programs. Leads a communication team, coordinates events, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements communication strategies to support the organization's goals and objectives.
• Handles internal communication efforts to ensure staff is informed and engaged.
• Creates and handles the production of quality content for various communication channels.
• Plans and coordinates events, including press conferences, health fairs, and community outreach programs.
• Leads the review and approval of development/fundraising communications.
• Identifies and develops new vehicles to tell engaging stories and shares best practices with the public, media, and entire community to build relationships.
• Monitors and analyzes developments and issues in health systems to ensure they are appropriately addressed and articulated.
• Leads and mentors the communication team, providing guidance and support.
• Ensures all communication efforts comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field (Required)
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Minimum of 7 Years of Experience in communications or a related field (Required)

Healthcare Experience Required

News Media experience required

Salary Range: $44.81/hour - $71.70/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.