SENIOR PR ACCOUNT SERVICES COORD at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Tampa, Florida

Position Highlights

In conjunction with PR team leadership, the Senior PR Account Coordinator handles overall strategy for and assignment of clients to his/her direct reports. In addition, s/he is instrumental in developing and executing strategies for his/her own clients. S/He works to align all internal client strategies in support of Moffitt's Strategic Plan as well. S/He is responsible for overall local, regional, and statewide media strategy including the development of key relationships with reporters and media outlets. This person has oversight of the PR News Desk.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement tactics to communicate and grow PR presence of assigned accounts.
• Develop and execute local, regional, and state media strategy.
• Leads and mentors PR Account Coordinators, developing and overseeing strategies.
• Foster internal and external Relationships
• Provide assistance with budgeting for Director and Manager within scope of responsibility.
• Develop and implement special projects and activities.

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Mass Media, Corporate Communications or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years verifiable experience in developing and executing communications, media, or related strategies for engaging large populations of people in a health care, community, government relations, public relations or related environment.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with media - both print and broadcast
• Handle overall strategy for and assignment of client roster for Account Coordinators.
• Develop strategic communication plans for both internal and external clients, including media.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management skills including the ability to multi-task under stress.
• Ability to understand complex health-related concepts and simplify them for consumer and media audiences.
• Problem-solving approach.

Preferred Experience:

• Master’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Mass Media, Corporate Communications or related field.
• APR *The professional designations of Accredited Public Relations (APR).