Communications Manager

About the role

Under the direction of the AVP, Communications, the Communication Manager will be responsible for day-to-day external and internal communications that promote the MJHS mission, vision, core values, programs, services and people.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories and secure news coverage
• Develop written content for dissemination via various distribution channels
• Seek, support and manage community event opportunities
• Cultivate and seek opportunities for MJHS spokespeople and influencers
• Write and submit awards nominations and journal ads
• Support media training
• Proofread and copyedit
• Maintain media lists
• Monitor MJHS and competitor coverage
• Assist AVP, Communications with implementation of a multi-faceted communications plan supporting the MJHS system and each line of business
• Manage the pitch/editorial/events calendar and collaborate with social media coordinator to plan content roll‑out across social media platforms
• Research, cultivate and maintain media relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers; pitch news stories
• Help identify, cultivate, prepare and support MJHS spokespeople and influencers for disseminating key messages
• Use media monitoring software and other services for ongoing tracking and reporting
• Draft and refine communications content, including news releases, newsletter copy, talking points, backgrounders, social media, internal website content and other assigned deliverables
• Assist with crisis communications as needed
• In coordination with social media coordinator, help conceptualize, script, direct and produce video content for pitches and online content
• Manage the process for capturing and organizing photo/video consent forms and images
• Help ensure brand consistency across messaging, collateral and channels
• Serve as primary lead for community events such as parades, walks and other public activities, plus provide ongoing support for fundraising events, campaigns and other organizational efforts
• Find opportunities to adapt marketing materials for media pitches and opportunities
• Engage in special projects, tracking monthly invoices and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field
• 4‑6 years of relevant experience working in journalism, communications, public relations, brand management or related fields

Skills

• Experience with AP Stylebook
• Media monitoring, metrics, tracking, analyzing and reporting news coverage
• Content generation expertise for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality with critical and sensitive information
• Inquisitive with strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• Natural ability to positively connect with others
• Event planning skills and flexibility to occasionally support evening and weekend events
• Ability to work with a highly collaborative team, take initiative and oversee multiple projects simultaneously while managing different priorities
• Experience with photography, video editing and digital asset management platforms (a plus)