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DEPT: Marketing and Communications
LOCATION: Maury Regional Medical Center - Columbia, TN
SHIFT: Full-time, Days, 8am-4:30pm
MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:
At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for managing the media narrative across our healthcare network. This role builds relationships with local and regional media outlets, and designs/executes media campaigns designed to inform and educate the community about the organization’s news and major milestones. This role also helps strengthen the relationships with community organizations including area Chambers.
Core Responsibilities
- Media Cultivation: Establish and maintain strong daily relationships with local newspaper editors, radio hosts, television reporters, and digital journalists across hospital communities and the surrounding counties.
- Campaign Execution: Draft and distribute high-impact press releases, media advisories, and pitch packages.
- Reputation Management: Proactively monitor local and regional media.
- Thought Leadership: Work with the MarCom director to create thought leadership content to spotlight clinical and leader expertise by providing a voice on trending topics relevant to the community.
- Integration: Partner with the Marketing & Branding Specialist to launch regular "Meet the Physician", "Provider Spotlight", “GME”, and “Employee Testimonials” media features across the community surrounding counties.
- Owned Media Content: Manage a content calendar and create ongoing written and visual content designed to drive community education and enhance the patient experience.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field Required
- Experience: 3–5 years of professional PR or marketing experience; healthcare industry background is strongly preferred
WHY MAURY:
- 2025 Great Place to Work & 2024 Best Place for Working Parents
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans & PTO
- Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation
- Employee Discounts
- Childcare Services – Hospitots
- Adoption Assistance
For more information: About Maury Regional Health
MISSION, VISION & VALUES:
MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.
VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.
VALUES:
W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E – Empathy: Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.
C – Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A – Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R – Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee.
STRATEGIC ANCHORS:
- Quality patient care
- Highly effective teams
- Stewardship of resources
- Innovative culture
Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.
DEPT: Marketing and Communications
LOCATION: Maury Regional Medical Center - Columbia, TN
SHIFT: Full-time, Days, 8am-4:30pm
MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:
At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for managing the media narrative across our healthcare network. This role builds relationships with local and regional media outlets, and designs/executes media campaigns designed to inform and educate the community about the organization’s news and major milestones. This role also helps strengthen the relationships with community organizations including area Chambers.
Core Responsibilities
- Media Cultivation: Establish and maintain strong daily relationships with local newspaper editors, radio hosts, television reporters, and digital journalists across hospital communities and the surrounding counties.
- Campaign Execution: Draft and distribute high-impact press releases, media advisories, and pitch packages.
- Reputation Management: Proactively monitor local and regional media.
- Thought Leadership: Work with the MarCom director to create thought leadership content to spotlight clinical and leader expertise by providing a voice on trending topics relevant to the community.
- Integration: Partner with the Marketing & Branding Specialist to launch regular "Meet the Physician", "Provider Spotlight", “GME”, and “Employee Testimonials” media features across the community surrounding counties.
- Owned Media Content: Manage a content calendar and create ongoing written and visual content designed to drive community education and enhance the patient experience.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field Required
- Experience: 3–5 years of professional PR or marketing experience; healthcare industry background is strongly preferred
WHY MAURY:
- 2025 Great Place to Work & 2024 Best Place for Working Parents
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans & PTO
- Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation
- Employee Discounts
- Childcare Services – Hospitots
- Adoption Assistance
For more information: About Maury Regional Health
MISSION, VISION & VALUES:
MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.
VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.
VALUES:
W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E – Empathy: Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.
C – Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A – Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R – Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee.
STRATEGIC ANCHORS:
- Quality patient care
- Highly effective teams
- Stewardship of resources
- Innovative culture
Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Prosek Partners45
- Amazon29
- TikTok23
- Fleishmanhillard15
- Google15
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software163
- Education138
- Consulting & Professional Services100
- Healthcare & Medical Services56
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals39
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience securing earned media placements in print, digital, and broadcast outlets
- Strong written communication skills including press releases, pitches, and executive messaging
- Proficiency with media monitoring and PR tools such as Cision, Meltwater, or MuckRack
- Experience managing social media channels and integrating them with earned media campaigns
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers
Tips for Your Public Relations Job Search
Tailor your resume to the beat
Public relations hiring managers want to see the specific industries you've pitched to and the outlets you've landed coverage in. Replace vague phrases like 'media outreach' with named publications, beat reporters you've worked with, and the story angles that got picked up.
Build a clip portfolio before applying
Most public relations roles expect a portfolio of placements, not just a resume. Collect bylines, press mentions, and campaign coverage you drove, and organize them by industry or story type so reviewers can immediately see the kind of coverage you deliver.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public relations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by client vertical
Agency public relations roles are often tied to specific client verticals like tech, consumer goods, or healthcare. Targeting listings that name your strongest vertical signals fit from the first line of your cover letter and puts you ahead of generalist applicants.
Prepare story angles for your interview
Public relations interviews frequently include a pitch exercise or a media strategy question. Walk in with two or three story angles relevant to the employer's brand or a recent news moment in their industry, so you can demonstrate strategic thinking on the spot.
Negotiate using placement value, not just title
When discussing compensation, frame your leverage around the earned media value and outlet tier of coverage you've secured. Quantifying placements in major trade publications or top-tier consumer outlets gives you a concrete basis for salary conversations beyond years of experience.
Public Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public relations professionals?
The companies hiring the most public relations professionals right now include Prosek Partners, Amazon, and TikTok, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Both in-house corporate teams and independent agencies are actively adding public relations staff across consumer, technology, and healthcare sectors.
How many public relations jobs are remote?
About 32% of public relations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible communications disciplines. Digital PR, content-driven media relations, and social media-integrated roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while crisis communications and government affairs positions more often require an on-site presence.
How do you become a public relations professional?
Start with a degree in public relations, journalism, or communications, then build hands-on experience through internships at agencies or in-house communications teams. Develop a portfolio of real media placements, learn industry tools like Cision or Meltwater, and cultivate relationships with journalists in your target beat. Entry-level roles in agency account coordination or corporate communications are the most common starting points.
Can you get hired in public relations with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level public relations roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional experience, but you need proof of practical skills. Internship clips, college newspaper work, social media management for a student organization, or volunteer communications for a nonprofit all demonstrate that you can write a pitch and understand media targeting before your first full-time job.
What does the public relations interview process look like?
Public relations interviews typically start with a phone screen focused on your media contacts and past placements, followed by an in-person or video interview with a hiring manager or team lead. Many employers include a written exercise, such as drafting a press release or pitching a story angle for their brand. Final rounds often involve meeting senior leadership or presenting a short communications strategy.
Where can I find and apply to public relations jobs?
You can find and apply to public relations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search roles by location, seniority, or specialty, find the listings that match what you're looking for, and apply directly to each one.
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