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The Public Relations Director position is responsible for proactively developing, planning and implementing media relations strategies for the Health System- including initiating, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts, as well as with Holy Redeemer staff members across all business lines. This position is also responsible for reactive media relations and crisis management for each entity of Holy Redeemer Health System, serving as Holy Redeemer spokesperson as designated by the VP, Marketing and Public Affairs. The Public Relations Director is responsible for managing public relations agencies engaged by Holy Redeemer. In addition, this position manages the Marketing/Public Affairs department role/responsibilities in various Health System projects as assigned by the VP, Marketing/Public Affairs.
Requirements:College degree in journalism, public relations, or communicationsMinimum of 5 years exp. in media or public relations - experience in healthcare setting preferred.Ability to cultivate, develop and maintain relationships with the media and Holy Redeemer staff.Strong interpersonal communications skillsMust be well-informed regarding current eventsExperience with crisis communicationStrong oral and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft WordDeadline orientedAccurate proofreading skillsProfessional appearanceFlexible hours - with some weekend involvementKnowledge of basic photography skills