Media Relations Manager develops and implements policies and procedures for the relations between the media and the organization. Works to expand understanding of the organization's business, performance, and strategy. Being a Media Relations Manager prepares summaries of media activity for senior management. May serve as the company's spokesperson. Additionally, Media Relations Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Media Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Media Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Facility: GSS National Campus
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 4800 W 57th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00
Department Details
Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, variety of projects.
Job Summary
Promotes Sanford brand through media activities and responds to relevant media inquiries, authors own stories through Sanford Health News, and pitches appropriate stories to local, regional, and national media outlets that maximize earned media coverage. This work includes the generation of press releases, statements, coordination of press conferences, and media events. Coordinates and schedules all media interviews. Develops key messages and leadership speaking points for complex topics as needed. Prepares and trains media spokespersons. Possesses sound skills in writing, communications, media relations, decision making, partnership building, interpersonal communications, team skills, problem solving, project coordination, and dealing with a rapidly changing fast paced field. Rotates schedules to ensure on-call media coverage is available on nights and weekends. Possesses the ability to relate well to others. Strict adherence to deadlines. Proactively establishes working relationships and partnerships across the organization. Possesses strong customer service skills with a demonstrated passion for delivering the best product. Ability to demonstrate courage, handle interview situations, and ability to speak up to all situations and leadership levels within Sanford Health.
Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field is required. Master's Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s degree in Communications or related field is preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience required.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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Req Number: R-0171567
Job Function: Marketing and Communications
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