Director of Summer Student Program Seminar Series
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for developing and implementing external communication strategies that enhance the hospitals reputation promote its services and engage with the community media and other external stakeholders. This role focuses on proactive communication efforts to maintain a positive image and foster strong relationships outside the organization.Essential Functions
-Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to promote the hospitals initiatives events milestones and healthcare services to external audiences.
-Cultivate relationships with media representatives coordinate press releases organize press conferences and serve as a spokesperson for the hospital when required.
-Create and implement outreach programs events and campaigns to engage with the local community establishing the hospital as a trusted resource and healthcare provider.
-Collaborate with key stakeholders including government officials community leaders advocacy groups and industry organizations to strengthen partnerships and support the hospitals objectives.
-Develop and implement crisis communication plans ensuring the organizations responses are timely accurate and align with the hospitals values and goals.
-Produce compelling content including press releases articles blog posts social media content and newsletters that effectively convey the hospitals message and engage external audiences.
-Monitor media coverage public sentiment and trends related to healthcare and public affairs to adapt communication strategies and identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Public Communications or Public Relations required.
Masters Degree Related Field of Study preferred.
Experience
Public relations or public affairs experience in a healthcare industry 2-3 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling messages for various audiences.
- Experience in media relations crisis communication and stakeholder management.
- Proficiency in digital communication tools social media platforms and content management systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strategic thinking problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to communication initiatives.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Pay Range
$47.82 - $69.54/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.