Strategic Communications Writer & Media Specialist

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia is seeking a Communications Specialist to advance public understanding of the health system's services, goals, and research through clear, compelling messaging.

As a writer and editor, you will produce news releases, features, and multimedia content, interview faculty and staff, and coordinate with other communicators to maintain consistent brand messaging across all channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, journalism, marketing, or English.
• 3 years in health-care communications, media relations, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and interview skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes recognition and support for the organization's services and achievements with strategic communications.
• Serves as contributing writer and develops multimedia content across media.
• Maintains contact with sources to highlight achievements via news releases and features.
• Interviews faculty and staff on medical topics and explains research to the public.
• Coordinates with other communicators to ensure consistent messaging.
• Plans events with communication impact and organizes staff efforts.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Writing

Editing

Media relations

Interviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or English

Job description

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia is seeking a Communications Specialist to advance public understanding of the health system's services, goals, and research through clear, compelling messaging.

As a writer and editor, you will produce news releases, features, and multimedia content, interview faculty and staff, and coordinate with other communicators to maintain consistent brand messaging across all channels.