Media Relations Specialist

Marketing Specialist supports strategic communications to build the hospital's brand and reputation. Handles media relations, develops messaging, creates and distributes content, coordinates interviews and events, and tracks media coverage. Collaborates across teams to drive storytelling and supports crisis and public affairs communications. Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. (Create Job Requisition Event) Job Description Summary: Supports and implements strategic marketing and communication initiatives across Nationwide Children's Hospital and affiliated entities. Supervises client projects and provides continuous quality and service improvement, offering counsel and support within the team. Job Description: Essential Functions: Collaborates on the implementation of marketing and communication projects, campaigns, or events, ensuring completion within time and budget constraints. Assists with the strategic development and evaluation of marketing and communication plans. Creates and edits content and materials for assigned platforms or audiences. Collaborates with various teams, departments, and external vendors, ensuring that the execution of projects and strategies align with broader organizational objectives. Uses data and analytics to inform strategies and measure the effectiveness of campaigns and projects. Provides support to clients, team members, and other departments, ensuring continuous quality and service improvement. Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, or related field, required. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: (not specified) Skills: Excellent project management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with various stakeholders and audiences. Effective planning, organizational, and analytical skills. Problem solving and conflict management skills. Experience: Two years of marketing, communication, or equivalent experience, required. Healthcare experience, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder FREQUENTLY: Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.