Public Relations Specialist / Marketing
NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.
Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year.
From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.
The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering.
Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient.
And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation. Join a hospital where the work you do will matter to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families.
The work will be challenging, but always rewarding. It’s Work That Matters. Overview This is a remote position. You must be willing to reside in the state of California, and have a primary work site in the state of California, to be considered for this position.
Purpose Statement / Position Summary : The Public Relations Specialist role within Marketing Communications is responsible for protecting, promoting and managing CHLA’s image and reputation through crafting and implementing strategic media relations and public relations tactics at the local, regional and national levels.
Additionally, this person surfaces clinical, research and patient stories and content that further the institution’s visibility and reputation.
The Public Relations Specialist reports, writes and pitches content for placement in earned and owned channels, plans press events, fields media queries, crafts holding statements and compiles a daily media brief of CHLA earned media.
In addition, the position requires providing monthly, quarterly and annual metrics and ROI reports, utilizing media monitoring systems such as Cision Analytics.
Additionally, our department seeks motivated team members who want to make a difference and promote child health, amplifying the work of world-renowned clinicians and scientists, and of our foundation and community affairs teams.
The Public Relations Specialist will work with team members across the hospital spectrum who provide services to patients and their families, often from diverse, under-resourced communities.
Supporting a mission-driven hospital team that shapes the lives of children and influences greatly the adults they will become is essential to the job.
Minimum Qualifications / Work Experience : Minimum 3 years of paid experience in public or media relations cultivating relationships with journalists, developing media pitches, creating media monitoring analytics reports, planning press events and writing a wide range of communication tactics.
Experience in agency public relations, academic medical center communications, university, or other health care setting a plus.
Journalism experience covering health care may be considered in lieu of public / media relations experience. Education / Licensure / Certification : Bachelor’s Degree in public relations, communications, English, journalism, marketing or related field.
Pay Scale Information USD $55,120.00 - USD $99,341.00 CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization.
Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry.
The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description.
Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
CHLA looks forward to introducing you to our world-class organization where we create hope and build healthier futures. Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe.
As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you’ll find an environment that’s alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support.
CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures for our patients, as well as for you and your career! CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. Your race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation and ability make you uniquely you and that is just who we are looking for! So, bring the best of yourself and contribute to our mission in your own unique way.
Diversity inspires innovation. Our experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the differences of our team members.
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