| Location | Owensboro, Kentucky |
Job Summary:
Maintains positive relationships with area media partners as part of a strategic communications plan that supports the mission and vision of Owensboro Health.
Job Responsibilities:
Fields media inquiries in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
Schedules and attends interviews with Owensboro Health representatives.
Prepares Owensboro Health spokespersons for media interviews.
Writes and distributes press releases, stories, and content for internal and external channels, including digital media and quarterly magazine.
Uses a Content Management System to post news and content to Owensboro Health websites.
Uses the electronic medical record to provide patient conditions to area reporters.
Tracks Owensboro Health news appearances and prepares daily reports.
Maintains a physical and digital archive of Owensboro Health media stories.
Researches potential story ideas and topics to prepare briefs, talking points, and presentations.
Attends meetings and represents the department on committees as assigned.
Assists with other department writing assignments, such as e-blasts, letters and social media posts as directed.
Assists with planning and organizing press conferences, media events, community outreach, sponsorship events, staffing booths, and assisting with set-up as needed.
Coordinates photography and video shoots.
Maintains Owensboro Health polices and guidelines regarding media requests, photography, videography, and patient privacy.
Proofreads and edits department work.
Studies trends and best practices in the public relations industry.
Adheres to professional standards of grammar, spelling, voice, and style.
Skills and Attributes:
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, verbal, oral, and presentation skills.
Requires a strong understanding of the specialized concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.
Position Requirements:
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience required
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing required upon hire OR
Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
Additional Education Information
A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
No licensure/certification/registration required
Organizational Responsibilities:
Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
Additional Job Information:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
Standard ADA Settings:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: (Office Environment)
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Sitting: Frequently
Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Climbing: Rarely
Bending/Stooping: Rarely
Kneeling: Rarely
Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
Reaching: Occasionally
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Rarely
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
Risk Level: No-Risk
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.