Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Corporate Communications Associate supports Cleveland Clinic’s enterprise-wide media and public relations strategy by developing and executing comprehensive communications and media plans for assigned institutes or business units. This role is responsible for crafting compelling press materials, pitching stories, and building strong relationships with local, national, and international media outlets. The Associate also provides strategic communications counsel to institute leaders and key stakeholders.
Working under the guidance of a Senior Public & Media Relations Director, this role collaborates closely with Marketing, Legal, and clinical teams to strengthen Cleveland Clinic’s reputation and elevate key initiatives, innovations, programs, services, and institutional priorities. Caregivers in this role have the unique opportunity to be part of a globally renowned, patient-centered organization consistently ranked among the top healthcare systems in the world—within a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and empowers employees to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.
A caregiver in this position works hybrid Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with onsite requirement one day per week. May require travel to Cleveland Clinic locations and media studios
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Develop, write, and research press materials; news releases, media alerts, media advisories, pitches, pitch letters, content and press kits for local, national and international media.
Maintain patient/story database for assigned areas.
Assist in media training for physicians and other employees in preparation for media interviews.
Perform research for articles, releases, scripts, columns, content and media tips for distribution to media.
Interview Cleveland Clinic physicians and employees to obtain information for media and content opportunities.
Collect relevant information and independently writes and edits press releases, articles and content.
Follow up with media regarding pending releases as assigned.
Develop daily and long-term content for breaking news, daily news and trends for assigned areas.
Work collaboratively with media team members to coordinate across broadcast, print and digital media.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field.
Minimum of two years experience in media relations, public relations, communications or related field with research, extensive independent writing, editing and proofreading of press releases, media alerts and articles.
An additional five years of progressively responsible experience may substitute for degree requirement.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience working in healthcare, academic medicine, or a large, complex organization
Existing relationships with regional or national media
Demonstrated success leading multifaceted media campaigns
Experience supporting executives or clinical leaders with communications needs
Familiarity with digital media trends and social platforms from a PR perspective
Physical Requirements:
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
Requires frequent standing, walking or sitting.
Requires normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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