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The Senior Consultant of Media Relations collaborates closely with the Director of Media Relations to advance and manage the reputation of UC Health.

In this role, you will drive and communicate key messages to position UC Health as a leader in academic medicine and healthcare delivery, locally, regionally, and nationally. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets, actively pitching media stories, preparing for and managing emergency situations, and establishing effective media relations processes and protocols. You will also serve as a public information officer and spokesperson for our health system.

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Location: UCMC Department: Marketing Hours: 40 weekly Shift: First

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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, English, Writing or Marketing preferred.

Experience: 5+ Years Public/Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Healthcare Administration and/or similar management experience preferred

Required Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Microsoft office programs, excellent writing skills, knowledge of marketing planning and familiarity with Associated Press Style. Comfortable with social media and Web communications.

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• Drive and manage UC Health’s perception and reputation through strategic communication efforts.
• Align and promote key initiatives to establish and distinguish UC Health as a leader in academic medicine, locally, regionally, and nationally, by partnering with service lines, business partners, staff, and physicians.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets to enhance message dissemination and strengthen reputation.
• Proactively develop and deliver strategic key messages to reinforce UC Health’s position.
• Identify and share compelling stories highlighting UC Health’s purpose, values, and vision.
• Collaborate with the UC PR team to advance our mission and improve healthcare delivery.
• Work closely with the Director to coordinate and support local campus teams (UCMC, WCH, Drake, Ambulatory) effectively.
• Integrate media relations strategies into all marketing and communications plans and programs across the organization’s service lines.
• Conduct regular media training for physicians, nurses, and leaders.
• Provide timely updates on media coverage to key stakeholders.

• Create and manage written materials, including media releases, media pitches, fact sheets, media policies, and talking points.