Senior Associate Director, Media Relations

American Hospital Association•Washington, DC

2d•$97,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their communities. The AHA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely. This role is responsible for creating and implementing a variety of media relations and communication strategies in support of the AHA's advocacy and representation efforts. The position serves as a member of a collaborative team working with all departments of the AHA to enhance public awareness of the AHA, its members, and its positions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Journalism, English or related field Required
7+ years Experience within a communications and/or media relations environment Required
Experience serving as a spokesperson Required
Knowledge of legislative process and ability to learn health policy issues and federal health programs - Required
Exceptional writing/editing and presentation skills with the ability to think broadly about issues and their impact to how information is communicated - Required
Must be a team player, a self-starter who can work under tight deadlines but also have the creativity and broad based thinking needed to manage and complete long-term projects - Required
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in working with all types of media platforms, including proficiency with current and emerging social media tools - Required
Strong demonstrated experience with digital and new media platforms including Substacks and podcasts - Required
Diplomatic and demonstrate good judgment - Required
Demonstrate excellent organization and leadership skills - Required
Ability to work with a diverse group of people - Required
Ability to work independently and as a team player - Required
Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines - Required
Ability to take initiative to accomplish an assignment and meet the deadline - Required
Ability to prioritize several tasks - Required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital or a health care association and/or experience on Capitol Hill Preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a spokesperson on behalf of AHA members.
Respond to numerous inquiries from the media in an accurate and timely manner, exercising good independent judgment and discretion at all times.
Propose, write, and edit clear, concise, and effective communications via statements, releases, talking points, commentary, and other appropriate content for legacy and digital media to advance AHA advocacy efforts.
Develop communications plans to proactively tell the hospital story to different external audiences including media, policy and health care influencers, and consumers.
Plan and implement strategies for communicating AHA’s legislative and regulatory priorities.
Prepare AHA senior staff, board members, and members for media interviews.
Build and maintain relationships with reporters.
Work with state hospital association and member public relations executives to support major media issues and initiatives.
Manage projects and issue areas with independence.
Perform other duties as assigned.