Senior Earned Media Relations Strategist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Senior Earned Media Relations Specialist to lead national and international coverage of our scientific and medical achievements.

You will place stories across consumer, medical trade, and local Memphis media, and mentor colleagues in media relations. The role requires 4+ years in communications or journalism, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong writing/editing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English or related field required.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively secure earned media placements in national, international, regional and local media markets.
• Pursue broad range of story types, including news, features, Op Eds and use of St. Jude experts for commentary.
• Develop and maintain journalist contacts in print, broadcast and online media, with greatest focus on national media.
• Establish and manage internal relationships with clinical and laboratory-based investigators to assemble scientific information.
• Determine methods of communication necessary to ensure all relevant events are appropriately conveyed to media members.
• Work with faculty and administrators to identify, organize, and accurately convey information about research and medical discoveries, treatments, and programs, observing embargoes as appropriate.
• Leverage well-developed and maintained network of media contacts to ensure the best coverage for each event.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and mentoring support to less experienced colleagues on routine processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Media relations

Communications

Writing

Editing

Stakeholder management

Multimedia

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Senior Earned Media Relations Specialist to lead national and international coverage of our scientific and medical achievements.

You will place stories across consumer, medical trade, and local Memphis media, and mentor colleagues in media relations. The role requires 4+ years in communications or journalism, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong writing/editing skills.