Sr Corporate Public Relations Specialist

What We Offer Why This Role Matters

The Sr. Corporate Public Relations Specialist will be well informed in areas of current health care trends and issues of interest to the media and health care consumers. Superior written and oral communications skills are key in this role. You will provide PR support to various regional services and product lines, and function as a colleague of PR staff within other Novant Health entities.

The Sr. Corporate Public Relations Specialist will develop and continue cordial relationships with the media and community leaders to demonstrate Novant Health’s commitment to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time.

• Respond to inbound news media requests and coordinate interviews with appropriate subject matter experts.
• Maintain current knowledge of healthcare trends, issues, and topics of interest to media and healthcare consumers.
• Stay informed of applicable regulatory and governing standards, as well as corporate policies, procedures, and planning priorities.
• Utilize corporate and regional information systems effectively and accurately.
• Apply strong written and verbal communication skills in all media and stakeholder interactions.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Novant Health organization and the interdependencies across systems and processes.
• Collaborate as a cooperative member of the regional Public Relations team and provide PR support across regional services, product lines, and multiple Novant Health entities.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen positive relationships with media representatives and community leaders to appropriately represent Novant Health.
• Support public relations team and lead implementation of public relations communication plans.
• Comply with and supports department and organization policies and procedures.

Required:

• Four Year / Bachelors Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of public relations and communications experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, patients, and community.
• Availability to attend community events and work weekend and/or after-hours as needed.

Preferred:

• Ability to pivot quickly and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Strong media relations and journalism experience.

• Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement fund with matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for qualifying team members.
• Employee assistance programs and discounts.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.