Strategic Media Relations Lead - Hybrid

American Medical Association; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 87.000 - 116.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Media Relations Manager for a hybrid role in Chicago, IL. The position leads strategic communications, serves as a primary liaison with national and regional media, and counsels AMA leaders on media implications of initiatives and policy matters.

Responsibilities include developing messaging for key programs and beats, securing editorial opportunities, and coordinating media materials and press outreach in partnership with Advocacy and other BU

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required (P1+/M1+)
• 5+ years in journalism, media relations or related field; medical/health/government media relations experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, journalism or related discipline

Mansioni

• Provides strategic communications message development for key AMA programs and initiatives, particularly for assigned beats. Serves as a counsel to AMA leaders and senior-level staff in developing messaging.
• Assists Senior Director Media Relations and Social Media in identifying strategic opportunities for the AMA, including editorial board visits, op-eds, and letters to the editor.
• Works closely with Advocacy and other business units to develop media approaches, pitches, press materials aligned with business priorities for major announcements, issues demanding response, and assigned media beats.
• Writes news releases, backgrounders, talking points, quotes statements, and other editorial content as needed to effectively communicate AMA position on timely issues.
• Builds and maintains relationships with BU and AMA leadership to understand business priorities, anticipate breaking news, manage sensitive media inquiries, and ensure AMA leaders, Trustees, BUs receive appropriate counsel about media implications of their actions, words, and work.
• Leads media relations for trustees and AMA leaders, coordinating interviews/media events and supporting senior leadership at events.

Conoscenze

Journalism

Media relations

Communications

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Descrizione del lavoro

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Media Relations Manager for a hybrid role in Chicago, IL. The position leads strategic communications, serves as a primary liaison with national and regional media, and counsels AMA leaders on media implications of initiatives and policy matters.

Responsibilities include developing messaging for key programs and beats, securing editorial opportunities, and coordinating media materials and press outreach in partnership with Advocacy and other BU