Job description

Title: Media Representative
Duration of Assignment: ~12 months (end of FY)
Location: Los Angeles, CA - Remote (possible on-site on rare occasions)

Description:
Cover letter is needed: As writing is an integral part of our work, we would like to see a cover letter, which would serve as an initial writing sample. Hiring Manager may ask potential candidates for other writing samples during the interview process.

• What are 3-5 “Must Have’s” that you want to see in a resume?

o Some experience (whether in school or in previous position) related to communications (public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, etc.)
o 1-3 years experience in a professional role
o Resume should be well-organized, well-written, with attention to detail, and should note key skills (organization, time management, etc.)
o Cover letter should be submitted with resume; additional writing sample will be requested.
o Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word in a fast-paced environment, using features needed for editing and version control.

• What are 3-5 “Nice to Have” (preferred, not required)?

o Experience in public relations, specifically
o Experience or interest in health/medicine/science
o Experience multi-tasking/juggling multiple responsibilities

• Top 3-5 Daily Responsibilities:

o Daily Media Monitoring – Utilize monitoring databases and internet searches to identify media placements featuring Keck Medicine faculty/staff and potential industry news/issues of health system interest.
o Coverage Reports – Maintain lists of secured media coverage for client and department recaps. Create weekly compilation of prominent media placements featuring Keck Medicine faculty and staff for promotion via various internal channels.

o Competitive News Digest – Compile and create weekly e-newsletter of health care industry news. Maintain distribution list of health system email contacts.

o Press Release Distribution – Coordinate press release and source alert expert pitch distribution on various platforms.
o Project Coordination – Oversee organization of Wrike and SharePoint to maintain projects/tasks and files/folders for the media relations team. Work with internal colleagues to optimize workflows, templates, make annual updates, etc.

• What sell messages would you use to describe this position to the candidate?

o This position works directly with all members of the media relations team (team of five) and offers the opportunity to learn firsthand about the communications/public relations field beyond the traditional coordinator position.

o The team promotes a variety of medical/health-related studies with local and national impact.

o The media relations team works within a broader department that encompasses content (newsletters/publications), digital (website, social media), marketing, physician relations and analytics, and will collaborate with other teams beyond media relations.

o Should both parties be interested, there may be an opportunity for a permanent position in the future.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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