Media Relations Manager

At AAMI, our mission to make sure that health technology is safe and effective, and we support the professionals who use that technology every day to improve patient care. We’re looking for a Media Relations Manager to cement AAMI as the go-to-resource for news and expertise about the healthcare technology field. AAMI (the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) is a nonprofit organization and a diverse community of 10,000 professionals united by one important mission—the development, management, and use of safe and effective health technology. AAMI is the primary source of consensus standards, both national and international, for the medical device industry, as well as practical information, support, and guidance for healthcare technology and sterilization professionals.

The Media Relations Manager is responsible for coordinating and growing earned media coverage of AAMI in both trade and national publications. The candidate we’re looking for has a track record for building media relationships, finding new outlets for our stories, and using data to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Even better if you have a love for the science, technology, or healthcare fields. To find out more go to aami.org.

Our team is upbeat and innovative—and we want you to bring your best ideas to the table. To apply: Submit your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to [email protected].

Duties and Responsibilities:

·      Find coverage opportunities and pitch them to the press.

·      Develop a media relations plan in coordination with our media team.

·      Write press releases and short-form news articles.

·      Track external news coverage.

·      Build relationships with journalists and editors.

·      Lead staff media relations training.

·      Answer media inquiries.

·      Coordinate with social media campaigns.

Education and Experience

·      A bachelor’s degree or higher in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.

·      A minimum of three years of media relations, public relations, and/or communications experience.

·      Experience in a healthcare, scientific, or technology media setting is preferred.

·      Experience in a nonprofit setting is desirable.

·      Familiarity with the medical device or healthcare industries is helpful.

Required Skills/Attributes:

·      Exceptional communication and writing skills.

·      Advanced knowledge of media relations best practices.

·      The ability to communicate complex topics to both expert and lay audiences.

·      The ability to work independently in support of organizational goals.

·      Outstanding relationship building skills.

·      Strong organization.

·      The ability to meet tight deadlines.

·      A self-starter who has fun learning about new technologies and topics.

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation