Preference for candidates that live in the coastal areas of South Carolina.  This individual will serve in a hybrid role to support South Carolina growth initiatives. They will work closely with physician clinics, outpatient surgery centers, local hospitals and other leaders representing Novant Health partnerships to offer public relations, community engagement and public affairs support in Charleston and Hilton Head/Savannah regions.  This person will routinely travel between these regions for media escorts and other business as needed. 

The Senior Corporate PR Specialist reactively responds to news media requests for subject matter experts and coordinate media interviews. Creates and disseminates proactive releases related to health topics not corporate initiatives. Improve knowledge and skills in the areas of current health care trends and issues of interest to the media and health care consumers. Must keep abreast of regulatory and governing standards as well as corporate policies and procedures, and corporate and regional planning and development. Must be proficient in the use of corporate and regional information systems. Superior written and oral communications skills are necessary. A Senior Corporate PR Specialist must have the ability to comprehend the Novant Health organization in its entirety and recognize interdependence and connections between and among its various systems and processes. Must show a cooperative spirit in participating as a member of a regional PR team, in providing PR support to various regional services and product lines, and in functioning as a colleague of PR staff of other Novant Health entities. A Senior Corporate PR Specialist must be capable of developing and continuing cordial relationships with the media and community leaders that represent Novant Health to those constituencies appropriately.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. 

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required.
• Experience: Three years of relevant experience, required. 
• Additional skills required: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills. Must have ability to effectively communicate with internal/external staff, patients and community. Must have ability to work evening and weekend hours frequently due to attendance at community events. 

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".