Public Relations Specialist

Working closely with the PR Manager, local operations and other internal partners, this role identifies compelling stories, develops earned media opportunities and executes public relations initiatives that strengthen GMR's reputation and demonstrate the impact of our people and services in the communities we serve. Working under the direction of the PR Manager, the PR Specialist is responsible for moving assigned priorities from idea through execution while maintaining strong relationships with local media and operational leaders.

Job Description:

Public Relations Specialist

Location: Lewisville, TX (Hybrid Preferred)

Candidates residing in the Lewisville area are strongly preferred; however, remote candidates will be considered for the right experience and qualifications. 

Anticipated Annual Compensation: $85,000 DOE

 

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark in meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we service. View our employees’ stories on how we provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 

Overview:

The Public Relations Specialist helps bring GMR's stories to life at the local and regional level. Working closely with the PR Manager, local operations and other internal partners, this role identifies compelling stories, develops earned media opportunities and executes public relations initiatives that strengthen GMR's reputation and demonstrate the impact of our people and services in the communities we serve.

 

The PR Specialist serves as a key connection between the PR team and assigned markets, staying close to local operations to uncover stories, understand emerging issues and identify opportunities for media engagement. The role balances proactive storytelling with the day-to-day communications needs of a dynamic national healthcare organization. Working under the direction of the PR Manager, the PR Specialist is responsible for moving assigned priorities from idea through execution while maintaining strong relationships with local media and operational leaders.

 

Summary / Responsibilities: 

• Regional Media Relations & Storytelling
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional reporters, editors and producers.
• Proactively identify stories that demonstrate the expertise, innovation and community impact of GMR and its operating brands.
• Develop targeted pitches and pursue earned media opportunities.
• Monitor local news cycles and identify timely opportunities to insert GMR expertise, perspectives and voices into relevant conversations.
• Work with local operations leaders to regularly uncover compelling employee, patient-care, community and organizational stories.
• PR Execution
• Execute communications assignments and priorities established by the PR Manager.
• Draft press releases, media pitches, statements, talking points, briefing materials and other external communications.
• Support communications surrounding operational milestones, new services, partnerships, community initiatives and other market-level developments.
• Coordinate interviews and prepare GMR spokespeople for media opportunities.
• Help ensure communications are accurate, timely and consistent with GMR's broader messaging and reputation strategy.
• Maintain awareness of issues, trends and news developments affecting assigned markets.
• Monitor media coverage and flag emerging opportunities or potential reputational issues.
• Maintain accurate media lists and relationships within assigned markets.
• Share regional insights with the broader PR team that may have relevance across multiple markets or nationally.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in public relations, media relations, communications or journalism.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling stories.
• Understanding of earned media and what makes a story newsworthy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with operational leaders, subject-matter experts and journalists.
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when issues or opportunities should be escalated.
• Experience in healthcare, public safety, emergency medical services or another highly regulated industry is a plus.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 11/30/26.

 

Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers. 

 

 

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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