Media Relations Specialist

The salary range for this position is $33.30 - $44.96 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Media Relations Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Media Relations Specialist plays a key role in the execution of the media relations outreach to support key clinical services, hospitals and health system activities.

Working closely with media relations leadership, she/he will be responsible for the implementation of media strategies and tactics in order to enhance the NM reputation. Working closely with internal clients and fellow media relations team members to identify trends, key interests and potential media topics, in order to secure proactive media opportunities and fulfill reactive media request.

This role requires collaboration with internal partners including hospital and executive and clinical leadership, communications, marketing, social media, etc.

• Supports the health system’s strategic plan and organizational goals by promoting new programs, service enhancements, and clinical experts in specified clinical areas to the news media through a variety of outreach activities including press releases, tailored pitches, social media, b‑roll packages, etc.
• Builds positive and credible working relationships with members of the news media by researching and developing new media contacts and through consistent, positive interaction with current contacts.
• Experience using social media to promote, leverage and showcase garnered media coverage and communicate with media.
• Serves as a contact with local news media for interview requests, medical information requests and patient condition reports.
• During a crisis, works closely with Director of Media Relations and other members of the media relations team as appropriate.
• Provides other administrative and professional services as required including working with the team to compile and distribute E‑News on a daily basis.
• Serves as the on‑call media contact on a…