Public Relations Specialist

Licking Memorial Hospital - Newark, OH

Full-time

Newark, OH

Hospitals

About the position

The Public Relations Specialist at Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) plays a crucial role in enhancing the organization's public relations and communications efforts. This position focuses on writing, editing, and design work to effectively communicate the hospital's mission and services to the community. The specialist will contribute to various publications and assist in community events, ensuring that LMHS's commitment to health and well-being is conveyed clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Designing and writing publications, articles, and press releases.
• Creating presentations, advertisements, brochures, newsletters, and direct mail pieces.
• Assisting at community events during evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in graphic design/visual communication with a concentration in communications and writing (preferred).
• Minimum of two years of writing and graphic design experience required.
• Excellent command of the English language with strong grammatical and editing skills.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Competency with computer software, including word processing and publication design.
• Experience with photography is preferred.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop) are preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous health care experience preferred.