[Remote] Communications Specialist, Public and Media Relations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CommonSpirit Health is a healthcare organization focused on enhancing the reputation of its services. The Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting public and media relations activities, driving the organization's narrative, executing communication strategies, and managing media interactions. Responsibilities • Support a comprehensive PR and media relations strategy that promotes, protects, and enhances the CommonSpirit's reputation within the communities we serve and across key stakeholders, including community organizations, government agencies, and industry associations. • Identify and pursue opportunities for thought leadership, speaking engagements, public relations events and industry awards to enhance the organization's reputation and visibility. • Maintain strong relationships with media outlets and reporters. • Support the development and distribution of all press releases, media alerts, and public statements. • Plan and coordinate press conferences, media interviews, and other PR events. • Either directly or with a designated member of the team, support media inquiries and the management of relationships with media representatives and outlets, including proactive media pitches, press releases and media kits to generate positive media. • Advise the executive leadership and key members of the organization on matters relating to public relations and media strategy. • Develop and implement crisis communication plans and handle potential PR issues strategically and proactively. • Either directly or with a designated member of the team, coordinate messaging and communication efforts during crisis situations. • Monitor and analyze PR results regularly and report on the impacts of PR activities. Skills • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. • Minimum of 3 years of experience with public relations, external communications, or related roles. • Demonstrated relationships with national and regional press outlets, journalists, bloggers, and influencers. • Proven track record in designing and executing successful public relations strategies. • Strong knowledge of digital PR platforms and media management software. • Experience in crisis and reputation management. • Experience managing external PR agencies and vendors. • Proficiency in media monitoring and PR software/tools. Company Overview • Common Spirit Health is a healthcare organization that provides research programs, home health programs, and virtual care services. It is a sub-organization of CommonSpirit Health. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job