<p>Position Summary Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is hiring! The Media Relations/Public Affairs Manager is responsible for the developing, managing and implementing targeted, proactive media relations and strategies; developing, managing and implementing issues-related and public affairs communication strategies/plans covering local, statewide and national issues; and managing crisis communications as needed. Responsibilities Identifies and develops positive news stories about Orlando Health facilities, personnel, medical expertise, technology, research, patients, or other aspects of the organization that warrant positive publicity Identifies and responds timely to print and broadcast journalists' requests for information (as appropriate) about Orlando Health, patients and related issues Serves as Orlando Health spokesperson when appropriate Responsible for ensuring that Orlando Health is positively presented to the community through traditional and new media The manager works with strategic communications, external affairs, administration, and other team members to develop and/or support activities and events that will enhance and/or maintain the reputation of Orlando Health Requires flexibility to provide media relations on-call support after normal business hours, on weekends and holidays as needed The Media Relations manager is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, value statements and commitment to excellence standards Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures Other Related Functions Effectively identifies and uses information technology like market research and the internet for strategic planning and implementation of media relations initiatives Works as a team member with other professionals within marketing, government affairs, community relations, creative services, administration, and other internal and external customers with special projects as needed and requested Represents Orlando Health at various community events, meetings and functions Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field. Experience Five (5) years media relations experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. News experience preferred. Familiar with online social media sites.</p> <p>Education/Training Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field. Experience Five (5) years media relations experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. News experience preferred. Familiar with online social media sites.</p> <p>Identifies and develops positive news stories about Orlando Health facilities, personnel, medical expertise, technology, research, patients, or other aspects of the organization that warrant positive publicity Identifies and responds timely to print and broadcast journalists' requests for information (as appropriate) about Orlando Health, patients and related issues Serves as Orlando Health spokesperson when appropriate Responsible for ensuring that Orlando Health is positively presented to the community through traditional and new media The manager works with strategic communications, external affairs, administration, and other team members to develop and/or support activities and events that will enhance and/or maintain the reputation of Orlando Health Requires flexibility to provide media relations on-call support after normal business hours, on weekends and holidays as needed The Media Relations manager is expected to adhere to Orlando Health policies, procedures, value statements and commitment to excellence standards Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures Other Related Functions Effectively identifies and uses information technology like market research and the internet for strategic planning and implementation of media relations initiatives Works as a team member with other professionals within marketing, government affairs, community relations, creative services, administration, and other internal and external customers with special projects as needed and requested Represents Orlando Health at various community events, meetings and functions</p>