Senior Media Relations Strategist

Medical University of South Carolina

United States

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a seasoned Media Relations Manager to protect and enhance MUSC’s reputation. This role leads proactive and reactive media engagement across clinical, academic, research, and enterprise priorities, serving as a primary journalist contact and overseeing interview coordination, messaging, and media training for leaders and subject‑matter experts.

Responsibilities include developing strategic earned media opportunities, writing and distributing

Qualifications

Proven experience in public relations and media relations in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to translate enterprise priorities into proactive earned media opportunities.
Excellent writing and editing skills with AP style knowledge.
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day media inquiries from intake through resolution and coordinate interviews.
Develop and execute proactive media strategies and story pitches.
Provide crisis communication counsel and respond to breaking issues.
Monitor media coverage and prepare regular reporting for leadership.