Public Relations & Media Relations Specialist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is looking for an enthusiastic member of its PR & Internal Communications team. This role requires strong newswriting skills and an understanding of how media relations, strategic planning, and crisis management intersect. Responsibilities include analyzing media opportunities, liaising with news media, and maintaining the organization's image through effective communication.

The ideal candidate must possess project management skills, be familiar with AP Style, and have a readiness to handle media inquiries at any time.

Qualifications

• Strong newswriting skills and a keen understanding of media relations.
• Ability to counsel clients on news media response.
• Familiarity with public relations best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess news media opportunities.
• Serve as liaison between Baptist Memorial Health Care and news media.
• Prepare spokespeople for interviews with talking points.
• Monitor and track news media coverage.
• Support news media monitoring.

Skills

Newswriting skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Project management

Knowledge of AP Style

Social media proficiency

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is looking for an enthusiastic member of its PR & Internal Communications team. This role requires strong newswriting skills and an understanding of how media relations, strategic planning, and crisis management intersect. Responsibilities include analyzing media opportunities, liaising with news media, and maintaining the organization's image through effective communication.

The ideal candidate must possess project management skills, be familiar with AP Style, and have a readiness to handle media inquiries at any time.