Children's Hospital Boston
Media Relations Manager
Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
76206BRJob Posting Title:Media Relations ManagerDepartment:Public AffairsAutoReqId:76206BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Marketing and CommunicationsJob Posting Description: The Media Relations Manager works with the Director of Enterprise Communications to develop and implement a proactive, strategic science communications plan that promotes Boston Children’s Hospital’s vast scientific research and clinical care across the enterprise. This role is responsible for coordinating scientific and research-related media relations efforts to enhance Boston Children’s profile and reputation in leading research globally and ensure exceptional partnerships with stakeholders, including research leaders, principal investigators, and physicians across the organization. The Media Relations Manager develops and executes plans that serve to elevate the research image and brand of Boston Children’s Hospital across local, regional, national, and international news outlets. Working collaboratively across the enterprise, this individual will write and edit a wide range of science content.
This Media Relations Manager will:
Prepare and execute plans to support Boston Children’s research mission and major enterprise goals and initiatives.
Follow scientific and health journals, research presentations, and other sources to identify the Hospital’s authors and assess news value.
Identify and vet potential science stories, covering basic, translational, and clinical research.
Interview scientists and write and edit science content for various hospital communications, (press releases, pitches, and social media content) sometimes on tight deadlines.
Translate complex scientific terminology and concepts for clinical, scientific, and lay audiences, with high attention to accuracy, knowledge of scientific concepts, and outstanding ability to engage faculty and researchers and their findings.
Suggest and collaborate on digital content to share across platforms.
Brief and prepare senior leaders, faculty, and staff for major interviews.
Receive and strategically manage science-related media inquiries. Identify key topics and trends in the news that match our areas of strength and proactively connect media with our experts.
Work closely with others across the enterprise to schedule, develop, and share content.
Develop and manage productive relationships with senior leadership, physicians / clinical staff, and other internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Track and report on key performance indicators and progress toward communication and outreach goals per media relations plans.
To qualify, you must have:
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, science, or closely related field, and 7+ years of work experience in science and medical writing.
Prior experience in scientific writing and media relations is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build relationships, work collaboratively and communicate effectively with members of the news media and internal stakeholders including Hospital leadership, physicians and researchers.
Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal and interpersonal) and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff.
The ability to evaluate research papers for news/storytelling value, including basic laboratory science, and skill in interviewing scientists.
The ideal candidate has a passion for writing and communicating science and the ability to understand and translate science for a lay audience.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid
This Media Relations Manager will:
Prepare and execute plans to support Boston Children’s research mission and major enterprise goals and initiatives.
Follow scientific and health journals, research presentations, and other sources to identify the Hospital’s authors and assess news value.
Identify and vet potential science stories, covering basic, translational, and clinical research.
Interview scientists and write and edit science content for various hospital communications, (press releases, pitches, and social media content) sometimes on tight deadlines.
Translate complex scientific terminology and concepts for clinical, scientific, and lay audiences, with high attention to accuracy, knowledge of scientific concepts, and outstanding ability to engage faculty and researchers and their findings.
Suggest and collaborate on digital content to share across platforms.
Brief and prepare senior leaders, faculty, and staff for major interviews.
Receive and strategically manage science-related media inquiries. Identify key topics and trends in the news that match our areas of strength and proactively connect media with our experts.
Work closely with others across the enterprise to schedule, develop, and share content.
Develop and manage productive relationships with senior leadership, physicians / clinical staff, and other internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Track and report on key performance indicators and progress toward communication and outreach goals per media relations plans.
To qualify, you must have:
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, science, or closely related field, and 7+ years of work experience in science and medical writing.
Prior experience in scientific writing and media relations is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build relationships, work collaboratively and communicate effectively with members of the news media and internal stakeholders including Hospital leadership, physicians and researchers.
Excellent communication skills (written as well as verbal and interpersonal) and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff.
The ability to evaluate research papers for news/storytelling value, including basic laboratory science, and skill in interviewing scientists.
The ideal candidate has a passion for writing and communicating science and the ability to understand and translate science for a lay audience.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
#LI-Hybrid
Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid