Work closely with national healthcare consumer, policy, and trade reporters, with a particular focus on Washington, D.C.-based media outlets, on proactive and reactive media relations.

This is a hybrid role

• Assists with the development and implementation of strategic public relations.

• Liaises with leadership, subject matter experts and other stakeholders to escalate The Joint Commission’s visibility.

• Works to obtain top-tier press coverage in D.C.-based print, broadcast and online media.

• With Media Relations Manager, conducts day-to-day media relations. Efficiently responds to media inquiries to provide accurate information that aligns with the enterprise’s policies, procedures and practices.

• Leverages existing media relationships and cultivates new contacts.

• With Media Relations Manager, coordinates press conferences, editorial meetings and other public relations events.

• Maintains a keen understanding of pressing industry topics and media stories in healthcare and government – making appropriate communications strategy recommendations.

• Writes and proofreads news releases, media statements, talking points and bylines.

• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism and/or English required.

• 7-10 years of experience in a public affairs or media relations role.

• Must have excellent writing, speaking and networking skills, as well as thorough knowledge of the healthcare business and policy landscape.

• Solid knowledge of the following:
  • Meltwater, Cision or other media monitoring platform
  • Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Superior writing skills and solid knowledge of AP Style.

• Healthcare experience preferred.

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