Froedtert Health is hiring: MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST SR, FCH - PUBLIC RELATION

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is HYBRID.

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: 1st shift between 8 am and 5 pm with an on-call rotation every 7-8 weeks

Job Summary:

The Senior Media Relations Specialist is a key member of the Media relations team, responsible for developing external communications strategy for initiatives for the Froedtert & MCW health network, subsidiaries and affiliates. The Senior Media Relations Specialist has primary and secondary responsibility for communications coverage related to the health system, affiliates, subsidiaries, as well as working with key service, program and business line executives, physicians and staff on broader external communications initiatives. Includes responsibility for serving as 24/7 primary external and internal communications contact on a rotating basis averaging between 10 to 12 weeks per year. Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years experience in media relations, public relations or communications is required.
• Demonstrates progressive evolution of skills through changing job positions.
• Health care, financial services, or other large matrixed public relations experience is preferred, including crisis communications.
• Experience using social media in a media relations environment is a plus.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field is required.

Skills:

• Demonstrates solid strategic thinking and execution of strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including serving as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Ability to develop, grow and manage client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Perks & Benefits:

Froedtert Health offers a variety of perks & benefits, including:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities, Career Pathways & Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work-life benefits

The Froedtert & MCW health network is a partnership supporting patient care, research, and education, operating eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and Level I Trauma center, engaged in clinical trials and studies. Our network includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians, and over 45 health centers, drawing patients from throughout the Midwest and beyond.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Protected veterans are encouraged to share their status at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace with pre-employment testing. For accommodations during the application process, contact us at 262-439-1961.