Johns Hopkins Healthcare

Sr. Communications Specialist

Johns Hopkins Healthcare$65K — $108K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a closely related field required; an advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in journalism, media relations, medical reporting, or science writing required.
  • Proficiency in high-quality writing and editing with a focus on clear communication for diverse audiences.
  • Experience developing and implementing effective communications plans and strategies essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with faculty, staff, and media outlets effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage the production of narratives supporting JHM's strategic priorities.
  • Edit and write high-quality stories for various media formats including electronic, print, and web.
  • Translate complex biomedical research into accessible language for a general audience.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with faculty, staff, and media to promote JHM's initiatives.
  • Assist in planning and implementing media relations for events like press conferences and town halls.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Flexible working arrangements with travel to Baltimore as needed.
  • Engagement with diverse media and institutional initiatives.
  • Involvement in impactful storytelling related to medical and scientific research.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Plan, manage, edit, and write narratives for JHM to support our strategic priorities. Identify stories and produce high-quality written materials for JHM electronic, print, web, video, and media outlets. Stories include but are not limited to research news and translating complex business initiatives or biomedical research into language clear and comprehensible to readers unfamiliar with the subject matter; feature articles and stories about institutional initiatives and programs, and/or faculty profiles. Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, and members of the local and national media to provide media relations services to advance public awareness of Johns Hopkins Medicine's mission and achievements. Assist in planning, developing collateral material, and implementing media relations and internal communications to support various events, including but not limited to press conferences, symposia, town halls, and leadership internal communication.

We are looking for someone flexible and available to travel to Baltimore on an as-needed basis.

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a closely related field required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in journalism, media relations, medical reporting, or science writing is required. Requires demonstrated experience in high-quality writing and editing, working successfully on deadlines, and designing and implementing communications plans and strategies. Demonstrated experience in supervising and implementing effective and external communications plans and strategies, and in editing/writing high-quality mainstream or academic publications.

Salary Range: $31.53/hour - $52.06/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

About Johns Hopkins Healthcare

Johns Hopkins Healthcare is a healthcare provider that is part of the Johns Hopkins Health System. The company provides a range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services. Johns Hopkins Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves. The company is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, which includes the use of technology and data to improve patient outcomes.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Healthcare
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$2 billion

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