Senior Media Relations Specialist (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Senior Media Relations Specialist (PR/Healthcare): Developing and coordinating communications strategies for health system initiatives and clinical research with an accent on media outreach and storytelling. Focus on cultivating relationships with national and local news media, drafting press releases, and promoting clinical service lines.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $81,120.00 - $133,010.00

Company

hirify.global is a leading academic health system integrated with the University of Southern California.

What you will do

• Develop communication strategies for health system initiatives and clinical research priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with national, regional, and local news media.
• Write and disseminate press releases, pitch letters, talking points, and media statements.
• Identify storytelling opportunities by collaborating with faculty clinicians, researchers, and administrative staff.
• Monitor news trends to proactively pitch experts and manage the awards calendar and entries.
• Respond to media requests, staff interviews, and counsel experts on media protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications.
• 7 years of experience in public relations or media, including researching and writing communications materials.
• Thorough knowledge of word processing and Associated Press (AP) stylebook.
• Expertise in social media channels, specifically LinkedIn.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Must be based in Los Angeles, CA and obtain LA City Fire Life Safety Training within 30 days of hire.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in communications, public relations, or management.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, or other highly regulated organizations/agencies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with standard 8-hour workdays.
• Collaborative environment working across social media, internal communications, and university teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile medical and academic institution.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.