Public Relations Specialist

Health Care Partners•Conway, SC

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About The Position

The Public Relations Specialist supports the public relations, media relations, community engagement, and external affairs efforts of Health Care Partners of South Carolina. The role serves as a key representative of the organization and helps strengthen public awareness, community partnerships, stakeholder relationships, and organizational reputation throughout the communities served. The specialist works closely with organizational leadership, community organizations, healthcare partners, governmental agencies, elected officials, media representatives, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to promote the organization’s mission, services, and impact. The position may also serve as an organizational spokesperson when designated by executive leadership.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of public relations, media relations, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement principles.
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and public speaking skills.
Ability to serve as a professional spokesperson and representative of Health Care Partners of South Carolina.
Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to develop press releases, public statements, speeches, and communication materials.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and communication platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and travel as required; attend community meetings, conferences, and public events; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Political Science, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, community engagement, government relations, stakeholder relations, healthcare advocacy, or a related field.
Experience within healthcare, FQHCs, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, or public health organizations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary representative of Health Care Partners of South Carolina in community relations, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, elected officials, advocacy groups, foundations, educational institutions, and strategic partners.
Serve as a liaison between the organization and local, regional, and national stakeholders.
Assist with media relations, including press releases, media inquiries, public statements, interviews, and communications with news outlets.
Identify opportunities to increase positive media coverage and public awareness of organizational programs, services, providers, and community initiatives.
Support executive leadership in relationship-building with public officials, community leaders, healthcare organizations, and policy stakeholders.
Represent Health Care Partners at community meetings, public events, conferences, civic functions, healthcare forums, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Coordinate community outreach programs, health fairs, special events, sponsorships, and engagement initiatives.
Assist with developing speeches, presentations, talking points, media materials, and executive communication resources.
Support crisis communication efforts and assist with organizational messaging during public-facing events.
Serve as an organizational spokesperson when designated by executive leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.