Public Relations Director jobs in New Castle, DE

Nemours Children’s Health has embarked on a bold strategy to redefine children’s health to create the healthiest generations of children. This strategy is uniquely intertwined with our new brand designed to articulate how Nemours is advancing the health of children by going ‘well beyond medicine.’

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Public Relations, the Public Relations Manager oversees the development and implementation of strategic communications initiatives across Delaware Valley to enhance and protect the reputation of Nemours Children’s Health. This individual must develop an extensive understanding of Nemours’ strategic priorities, employ communications tactics with a focus on public relations and thought leadership, and create strong internal and external relationships to drive organizational goals.  As a manager, this individual will work to identify national and regional opportunities that showcase how Nemours goes “Well Beyond Medicine,” and serve as the Public information Officer (PIO) for the Delaware Valley on behalf of Marketing & Communications for issues and crisis management.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or related field (Master's degree in a relevant field preferred)
• More than 10 years of experience, including supervisory experience
• Understanding of Delaware Valley business and community organizations and leaders
• Prior experience in healthcare setting preferred
• Relationships with Delaware Valley journalists

Performance Skills:

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing public relations campaigns which promote strategic priorities
• Exceptional writing and communications skills
• Comfort with working directly with journalists and senior leaders
• Knowledge in research/scientific pitching