Strategic Marketing & Media Relations Coordinator

Summary
Work to create and maintain a highly favorably image for the Savannah Dental by communicating programs, accomplishments, and points of view to the public and media. Responds to media inquiries and public information requests by assisting for the Savannah Dental departments and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Media Relations

Assists in office media relations efforts; supports the organization's image and delivers key messages

Serves as the organization's representative on behalf of Savannah Dental, serving as the primary contact for media requests, presentations and interviews

Assists in preparing, drafting, and disseminating media releases for Savannah Dental

Maintains regular media contacts and keeps them informed of events and important issues regarding media. Meets regularly with all local media outlets and vendors

Identifies, researches, and then communicates with the media to help post unique stories or reels for social media and in office specials

Tracks social media coverage, collects news clips, and assists with performance metrics reporting

External Communication

Assists in researching, preparing, editing and disseminating external communication materials for Savannah Dental, to include monthly reports to gauge marketing effectiveness, brochures, and other forms of written communication

Assists in executing the community engagement

Coordinates office events and social events

Speaks at meetings and events

Assists in entries for marketing and communications department

Web, Social Media and Multimedia

Assists in writing of website content for major projects and initiatives within departments

Updates company website on a consistent basis with fresh stories and information, including visuals/graphics/photos

Inter-office engagement with team members

Assists social media team in writing content for specific campaigns or responding to sensitive vendor inquiries. Assists with developing and writing content for external marketing effort for business to business marketing

Miscellaneous

Effectively presents information and responds to inquiries and requests from internal and external vendors within 24 hours

Weekly newsletter

Participates in professional organizations and marketing information groups to advance knowledge and network with other industry professionals

Stays up-to date with current industry trends and technology by attending trainings, conferences, webinars, etc.

Collaborates proactively with all departments and office leads to ensure that all marketing an communications is relevant, intentional and strategic

Follows policy, procedures, and safety guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Mass Communication, or related field

Two 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Mass Communication or related field.

Graphic design experience

Social Media Experience

Demonstrated use of Adobe Creative Suite

Photography & Videography experience

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Valid Driver License

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