Hiring: Director, Media Relations Company: Emory Healthcare Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 15:10:46 Employment Type: On-site About the job Experience: •The ideal candidate has demonstrated success in leading successful media relations, communications, public relations or similar teams preferred, as well as success in implementing media relations strategies and campaigns for large organizations •Individual must have a strong understanding of how news media organizations operate, with time spent working as a journalist preferred Required Skills: •The Director of Media Relations develops and leads integrated and strategic media relations initiatives to advance Emory Healthcares mission and vision across the enterprise. •Reporting to the Vice President of Media Relations, the role is responsible for generating positive and innovative story ideas and content highlighting Emorys clinical advances, research breakthroughs and inspiring patient profiles. •The Director will oversee a team of media relations professionals, all working to position Emory Healthcare as a national leader in health care and academic medicine. •The ideal candidate has strong experience working in the media/journalism and in media relations public relations/communications or another similar role managing high-performing teams and media relations campaigns. •Develop, shape and execute comprehensive media relations initiatives and plans to support the systems institutional priorities for its hospitals, outpatient clinics and service lines •Mentor and lead a team of media relations professionals who provide strategic support to Emory Healthcares service lines, departments and divisions •Align and promote Emory Healthcares strategic goals and values across local, regional, and national media platforms •Counsel senior leaders/management teams regarding impacts of working with the media, and benefits of storytelling Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!