Manager of Public Relations & Communications

St. Mary's Health Care System
Athens, GA

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

The Marketing/Public Relations Manager, in coordination with the Director of Marketing and Communications, initiates and executes special and routine public relations and marketing activities and related assignments in compliance with overall public relations and marketing objectives in alignment with our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Position Requirements

A: Licensure/Certification/Registration: None

B: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field required.

C: Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, public relations, or communications. Healthcare, nonprofit, or highly regulated industry experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in media relations, content development, and internal and external communications.

D: Special Qualifications

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities.
  • Experience working with executive leadership on speeches and messaging.
  • Knowledge of brand management and adherence to brand standards.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms, and basic photo editing tools.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Degree of Supervision Required: Periodic and indirect. Must be capable of working independently.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Researching, writing, editing and distributing hospital newsletters, screensaver slides, and periodical publications
  • assisting Executive Leadership Team with writing speeches, award presentation scripts, memos and other communications
  • oversight of and direct involvement in writing and distributing media releases and public service announcements
  • media strategy and coordinating media relations, pitches, press calls and queries from the public
  • creating and reviewing blog content and development of other website content as needed
  • local social media content including award announcements, health care observances and tie-ins to press releases
  • routine Trinity Health MarComm news, announcements, social media content, and special projects, including communications regarding major platform implementations
  • general maintenance of St. Mary’s SharePoint intranet site and primary point of contact for requests for assistance with the site
  • disaster communications and media management
  • development of external marketing materials such as fact sheets and rack cards
  • photography and photo editing as needed
  • educating and enforcing brand guidelines, logo usage, and trademark issues
  • collaboration with interns and volunteers
  • preparation for and coordination of internal and external events, and other tasks as assigned by the Director of Community Relations/Marketing and Public Relations

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Posted 2026-05-02

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