JOB OF THE WEEK: American Hospital Association, Senior Associate Director of Media Relations

The American Hospitals Association (@ahahospitals) is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Media Relations.

In this role, he/she will create and implement a variety of media relations and communication strategies in support of the Association's efforts in advocacy and representation. The incumbent is part of a collaborative team working with all departments of the AHA to enhance public awareness of the AHA, its members and positions.

Requirements:

1. Serve as a spokesperson on behalf of the Association's members.

2. Prepare AHA senior staff, board members, and members for media interviews.

3. Maintain and contribute to AHA's social media tools, i.e., Twitter, YouTube.

4. Build and maintain relationships with national, regional and state reporters and works with state association public relations executives to support major media issues and initiatives.

5. Manage projects and issue areas with independence. Also manages pressroom and all media activities surround AHA Annual Meetings. Candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing association media events.

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