Senior Earned Media Strategist - Global Coverage Leader

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks a Senior Earned Media Relations Specialist to secure national and international coverage of its scientific and medical achievements.

You will place stories across consumer, medical/scientific trade, and local Memphis media, acting as an internal expert on media affairs and leading large projects that drive meaningful visibility. You will vet media opportunities, collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to develop communications strategies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English or related field required.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in communications, journalism, English, or related field.
• Experience with local, regional and national media with proven national placements.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English or related field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks a Senior Earned Media Relations Specialist to secure national and international coverage of its scientific and medical achievements.

You will place stories across consumer, medical/scientific trade, and local Memphis media, acting as an internal expert on media affairs and leading large projects that drive meaningful visibility. You will vet media opportunities, collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to develop communications strategies, and