Public Relations and External Communications Specialist - Marketing

Bon Secours Health System; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Public Relations and External Communications Specialist to enhance the organization's reputation through effective communication strategies. This remote role involves crafting narratives, managing media relations, and supporting various PR initiatives, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Public Relations, External Communications, or Media Relations required.
• Experience with external communication strategies and media outreach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits external communications materials such as press releases and media statements.
• Manages PR campaigns and seeks out positive media coverage.
• Contributes to crisis communication strategies as needed.

Skills

Communications

Data Analysis

Attention to detail

Creative Writing

Time Management

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

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

Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Public Relations and External Communications Specialist - Marketing

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

This is a remote / work from home opportunity. Associate must live & work within the continental US.

SUMMARY

The Public Relations (PR) and External Communications Specialist supports the development and execution of external communications strategies that elevate and protect the organization’s reputation. This role works closely with their supervisor and other team members to craft compelling narratives, manage media relations and implement tactics that engage external audiences, stakeholders and the broader community. By leveraging proactive storytelling, media outreach and/or issues and crisis management tactics, this role will play a key part in promoting the organization’s values, mission and reputation.

The Specialist role may support one or several External Communications teams including reputation management, issues and crisis, market growth, B2B, managed care or other.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Writes and edits a variety of external communications materials such as press releases, media statements, briefing documents, speeches, articles, and website content that align with the Ministry’s brand and strategic goals.

• Manages and supports PR campaigns by collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify communication opportunities, objectives, and key messages. Proactively seeks out opportunities for positive media coverage and organizational storytelling.

• Provides project management on PR and external communications projects, ensuring all materials are developed on schedule and ready for distribution to key external audiences.

• Develops content for a range of external communications channels, including media outlets, blogs, social media, public speaking engagements, and corporate communications materials.

• Supports media relations efforts by building relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers. Manages press inquiries and tracks media coverage to ensure consistent and accurate messaging.

• Contributes to crisis communications strategies and tactics as needed, providing quick and effective responses to media inquiries and ensuring accurate information is shared with external audiences.

• Works with the PR Manager to execute strategic communication plans for major organizational initiatives, events, and leadership announcements, ensuring messages are delivered effectively to key stakeholders.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for external communication platforms, such as the company website, social media, media outreach, and public speaking opportunities.

• Ensures all external communications align with brand guidelines, corporate voice, and visual standards to maintain a consistent and cohesive public presence.

• Supports the production of additional external communications materials as needed, including presentations, brochures, event collateral, and video content. Manages vendor relationships where applicable.

• Supports leadership meetings and external events, providing communication strategies and content to ensure successful execution and media coverage.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Licensing/Certification

Accreditation of Public Relations (APR) (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (required)

Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field (preferred)

Work Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience in Public Relations, External Communications, Media Relations, or related field (required)
Experience with external communication strategies, media outreach and storytelling (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

• General office environment.

• May have periods of constant interruptions.

• May require occasional travel for media events, conferences or community outreach initiatives

Skills

• Communications

• Data Analysis

• Ability to Work Independently

• Microsoft Office

• Associate Communications

• Associate Engagement

• Attention to detail

• Collaboration

• Critical thinking

• Cross Functional Collaboration

• Teamwork

• Active listening

• Relationship building

• Creative thinking

• Creative Writing

• Editing

• Time Management

• Managing multiple projects

Bon Secours M ercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

SS Marketing - Integrated Comm

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .

About the company

On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States’ fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation’s 20 largest health care systems. With 48 hospitals, thousands of providers, over 1,000 points of care and over 60,000 employees Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities across seven states and Ireland.

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