Communications Coordinator- Manatee County

Communications Coordinator – BayCare Hospital Manatee BayCare Health System At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our growing network currently includes 16 hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, outpatient centers, home health services, and thousands of physicians. Supported by more than 30,000 team members, we are committed to clinical excellence and a culture built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and compassion. Position Summary The Communications Coordinator will play an important role in supporting communications for BayCare Hospital Manatee and BayCare's growing presence in Manatee County . This is a unique opportunity to help tell the story of BayCare's expansion into the community and support communications surrounding the development and future opening of the new hospital. As part of a collaborative and adaptable communications team, this position will develop and coordinate communications for hospital initiatives, team members, leaders, community audiences, media, and other key stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating content for press releases, team member communications, executive announcements, social media, reports, meetings, events, and other communication channels. This role partners with BayCare leaders, internal stakeholders, and subject matter experts to gather information and create clear, engaging communications for both internal and external audiences. The Communications Coordinator also supports media relations activities, including message preparation, media interactions, and spokesperson support. Additional responsibilities include fact-checking content, securing approvals, supporting issue management efforts, monitoring communication metrics, and participating in a rotating 24-hour on-call media relations schedule. Required Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field Minimum three (3) years of communications, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, or agency experience Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills Experience with media relations Photography and videography skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Preferred : Healthcare communications experience Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification Position Details Primary Area Supported: BayCare Hospital Manatee / Manatee County Status: Full Time, Exempt Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Remote Status: Hybrid Weekend Requirement: Occasional On-Call Requirement: Yes BayCare Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.