Associate Director, Media Relations and Health Sciences Communications

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools.
• Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management.
• Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts.
• Edits texts and works with clients and designers to produce publications.
• May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and five years experience in writing, editing or public relations, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Associate Director, Media Relations and Health Sciences Communications, is an accomplished communications professional who executes communications strategies with a deep understanding of large complex academic and health care organizations.
• They will be an accomplished strategic and operational partner with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
• Demonstrated creative communications and business skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience.
• Management/coordination of patient and customer focused organization is desirable to include direct oversight of employees and strategic projects.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

 

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