Media Relations Specialist

Overview

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

 

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY 

This job is responsible for supporting Media Relations/external communication activities for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) in accordance with professional standards and strategic business objectives.  Work includes implementing, within scope of position, a comprehensive Media Relations program, including both earned and owned media, to support the strategic objectives of the organization.  An incumbent supports proactive and reactive communications activities to best reach and engage identified target audiences via various communications channels and platforms.

Work includes:

• Providing support in building out the VMFH “Speakers Bureau” and subject matter expert (SME) lists;
• Maintaining the Newsroom website;
• Facilitating availability of current information and relevant reporter resources/press materials; and
• Maintaining VMFH media lists and shared messaging framework to support consistency across the organization. 

Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Marketing, Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations or related field, and two years of progressively responsible related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/skills/abilities. Work experience in a health care setting or an agency with health care clients is preferred.

Additional qualifying work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge and abilities, on a year-for-year basis, may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Pay Range
$32.08 - $46.51 /hour