Public Relations Manager

REMSA Public Relations Regular Full-Time Administration R2- 450 Edison, Reno, NV, US

Salary Range: $73,000.00 To $ Annually

Position Summary

The Public Relations Manager is a mid-level professional responsible for advancing REMSA Health's external engagement strategy through public relations, government affairs, and community partnerships initiatives. Working collaboratively with leadership, public safety partners, healthcare stakeholders, government officials, donors, community organizations, and media representatives, this position strengthens REMSA Health's visibility, influence, relationships, and philanthropic support throughout the communities it serves.

This position independently manages projects, relationships, communications, while supporting organizational priorities related to public awareness, advocacy, community engagement, stakeholder relations, and government affairs initiatives.

The role serves as a key representative of REMSA Health and Care Flight, helping build and maintain strategic relationships that promote the brand and reputation of the organization, as well as support the organization's mission, services, funding opportunities, public policy objectives and community impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Public Relations & Community Affairs

• Assist in implementing annual public relations, communications, and community engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Execute, and/or assist with and/or oversee as appropriate all aspects of organizational content management from planning to creation to dissemination including news releases, e-newsletters, executive communications, presentations, social media content, website content, talking points, briefing materials, reports, and marketing collateral.
• Support organizational messaging and brand consistency across internal and external communication channels.
• Manage media inquiries and escorts and cultivate positive relationships with media representatives.
• Coordinate with external marketing and communications partners, including agencies and consultants.
• Prepare presentations and informational materials for community groups, healthcare organizations, public safety partners, businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Participate on committees and/or lead the planning and execution of organization-sponsored special events including award programs, recognition week events and employee honors.
• Support crisis and issue management efforts and, as assigned, serve as back-up to the organization’s Public Information Officer (PIO) during organizational or community-wide emergencies, disasters, and other significant incidents. Under the direction of the Director of Public Relations and/or the incident commander gather and verify information, develop consistent messaging, respond to media inquiries, and deliver timely, accurate, and accessible updates to employees, stakeholders, and the public through official channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, public safety agencies, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and civic groups.
• As needed, represent REMSA Health at community meetings, events, conferences, public forums, and stakeholder gatherings.
• Coordinate community outreach activities, educational programs and site visits aimed at advancing organizational goals and improving community health and safety outcomes.
• Support relationship-building efforts in both urban and rural service areas served by REMSA Health and Care Flight.

Government Affairs & External Relations

• Research legislation, regulations, and policy proposals to support or drive initiatives and legislation that advance EMS, public safety, healthcare, community health, reimbursement, licensing, compliance and organizational priorities at the federal, state, regional and local levels.
• Maintain constructive, nonpartisan relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, regulatory agencies, municipalities, public safety leaders, healthcare organizations, industry associations, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, educational briefings, and facility tours for policymakers and government representatives.
• Prepare legislative summaries, policy analyses, briefing materials, position papers, testimony, comment letters, presentations, and executive updates.
• Advise leaders through regular updates and coordinate internal communications regarding governmental actions, policy developments, advocacy priorities,…