Press Director

Job Description:

The Mount Sinai Medical Center is a premier 1,171 bed tertiary-care facility internationally acclaimed for excellence in clinical care, education and scientific research.
Press Director
As a visionary leader, you will direct all press relations for The Mount Sinai Medical Center, which includes The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The Director will formulate, implement, and administer press strategy to heighten the visibility of Mount Sinai and strengthen its reputation as preeminent in the areas of medicine, education, and scientific research. Leading a team that includes a Press Secretary and several Press Officers, the Director will proactively position individual departments, physicians, programs, and services to elevate their reputation among key stakeholders and consumer markets locally, nationally and globally. You will be responsible for building and maintaining press relationships and managing news inquiries and issues, including directing communications during major events and crises. The Director will also oversee the production of gathering and creating unique content for the Web and other digital platforms.

Special Skills:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree preferred, along with a minimum of 15 years’ solid experience in communications, specifically press relations. Working knowledge of the health care industry, science or biomedical issues is required. Must have an established track record of having developed, managed, and implemented press strategy on a local and national level; a strong public/media background in a large, complex organization; extensive experience in effectively leading and managing staff and external agencies; ability to work effectively with team members and executives under tight deadlines and in emergency situations; demonstrated experience in issues and crisis management; established relationships with local, national and trade press.

Submission Details:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please apply online to requisition #09-52630 at: www.mountsinai.org/careers. Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds.