Media Relations Manager develops and implements policies and procedures for the relations between the media and the organization. Works to expand understanding of the organization's business, performance, and strategy. Being a Media Relations Manager prepares summaries of media activity for senior management. May serve as the company's spokesperson. Additionally, Media Relations Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Media Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Media Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Our metro New Jersey healthcare client is hiring a PR & Media Relations Manager (Contract). Be responsible for championing the organization’s brand through public communications and media relations. This includes maintaining and growing a media presence across all business/trade and news outlets/channels (print, broadcast (TV and radio) and social media) in the metro NY/NJ area and actively monitoring all outlet/channel activity. This is initially a 15-20 hours/week, open-ended contract role that could grow over time. Offsite is an option but does require an experienced professional with solid metro NY/NJ area media contacts.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications: