Come join the UNM Health and Health Sciences (UNMHHS) Marketingand Communications family! We are supportive, creative and mission driven team.UNMHHS is seeking a Media Relations Manager to expand and manage the overallmedia relations program for UNMHHS. This role will proactively develop andmaintain effective working relationships with mass media representatives inorder to enhance the overall presence of UNMHHS and to keep our communityinformed with honesty and transparency.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Preference given to candidates with experience working inside a newsroom or with an in-depth working knowledge of New Mexicos news media markets.

• Must be able to work in an integrated marketing and communication model with the ability to manage relationships with colleagues, internal stakeholders and media from a collaborative perspective.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with key media professionals.
• Experience in preparing and pitching press releases and media advisories designed to generate positive coverage as well as handling media inquiries.
• Media relations experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in media monitoring tools and reporting.
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style.
• Experience placing bylined articles and op-eds.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.