Public Relations Specialist

Description:

At Mississippi Blood Services, we know for a fact that we make a difference in people's lives every day. We've been working to serve the needs of patients in Mississippi hospitals since 1979. We are committed to providing excellent benefits, a great working environment and just being an all around great place to work.  We're looking for an individual with flexible skills who can provide support in the following areas to help meet our mission:

Duties:

·Works with marketing and communications coordinator. Creates materials that can have a definite impact on production at MBS.    

·Creates innovative graphic materials such as posters, ads, etc. as required by Recruitment and Public Relations Departments.

·Creates and distributes internal and external PR/Communications for MBS. 

·Assists with coordinating public relations activities to include:  special mailings, delivering information, special events, campaigns, donor recognition, and other special projects.  

·Teams with PR/Communications Manager for efficient and effective completion of projects. 

·Makes decisions for completion of departmental projects in absence of manager.

·Maintains strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive departmental information. 

·Provides support to hospital relations and donor resources. 

·Develops advertisements for local/regional marketing.

·Provides media assistance in the absence of the PR Manager.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Public Relations or a related fireld; or two to three years related experience/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience and a stable work history. Must also have a valid MS driver's license with a good driving record.