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Bowen Center

Social Media Strategist

Warsaw, IN · Hybrid

Translate complex healthcare topics into clear, engaging, and audience-friendly content that ... Associate degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or closely related field. Bachelor ...

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Bowen Center

PR Marketing Strategist

Warsaw, IN · Hybrid

Associate degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or closely related field. Bachelor ... Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and ...

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Bowen Center

Social Media Strategist

Warsaw, IN · On-site

Translate complex healthcare topics into clear, engaging, and audience-friendly content that ... Associate degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or closely related field. Bachelor ...

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Bowen Center

PR Marketing Strategist

Warsaw, IN · On-site

Associate degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or closely related field. Bachelor ... Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and ...

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Kimley-Horn

Marketing Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant ... Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. * Time Off:

Kimley-Horn

Marketing Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant ... Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. * Time Off:

Kimley-Horn

Marketing Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN

$40K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant ... Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. * Time Off:

Kimley-Horn

Marketing Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN

$40K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant ... Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. * Time Off:

Kimley-Horn

Marketing Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN

$40K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant ... Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. * Time Off:

Kimley-Horn

Marketing Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN

$40K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant ... Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. * Time Off:

Kimley-Horn

Marketing Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant ... Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. * Time Off:

Kimley-Horn

Marketing Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Education, or other relevant ... Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. * Time Off:

Real Chemistry

Senior Manager, Earned Media

Carmel, IN · On-site +1

Manage and own media engagement with local, trade and some national & top-tier media/journalists ... Accountable for training junior staff on Real Chemistry processes, responsibilities and the health ...

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What is health journalism?

A Health Journalism job involves reporting on medical news, public health issues, and scientific advancements in healthcare. Health journalists research, interview experts, and write articles or produce multimedia content to inform the public. They work for newspapers, magazines, websites, or broadcast media, translating complex medical information into accessible language. Strong research skills and an understanding of medical and scientific concepts are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in health journalism?

To thrive in Health Journalism, you need strong reporting, writing, and research skills, often supported by a journalism, communications, or public health degree. Familiarity with data analysis software, content management systems, and multimedia storytelling tools is highly beneficial. Curiosity, ethical integrity, and the ability to translate complex medical information into clear, engaging content are valuable soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate, accessible health reporting that informs the public and upholds industry credibility.

What are some common challenges faced by health journalists in their daily work?

Health journalists often need to balance accuracy and clarity while translating complex scientific research into content that is accessible to a general audience. They must also navigate tight deadlines, verify information from multiple sources, and stay current with rapidly evolving medical developments. Collaboration with editors, medical experts, and sometimes graphic or digital teams is typical to produce well-rounded stories. These challenges require strong attention to detail and adaptability, but they also offer opportunities to shape impactful public health narratives.

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Public Relations Manager (Communications Generalist)

Indiana University

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is a national leader in medical research and education. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across nine campuses statewide and strong clinical partnerships with Indiana's most advanced hospitals and physician networks, the school is continuously advancing its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and throughout the world.
Job Summary
The Public Relations Manager leads the school's earned media charge with the overall goal of elevating its local, regional, national, and international reputation as a scientific leader. As the primary contact for news media, the position connects the school's leaders and expert faculty to the public on a day-to-day basis.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
  • Builds relationships with both journalists and school leaders, at times advising on public-facing media strategy.
  • Serves as the school's liaison for planning media campaigns with partner organizations, including Indiana University (IU) and IU Health.
General Responsibilities
  • Independently creates basic and complex communications for print and e-distribution on behalf of department or functional area within department and in support of departmental goals and objectives; communications may be interdepartmental; staff, faculty, or student-focused; or external.
  • Responds to inquiries and requests and explains policies, procedures, and context of communications.
  • Manages relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and creates communications coverage for relevant initiatives, events, and programs.
  • Prepares communications timelines and shares progress of communications toward relevant deadlines with manager, team members, and other relevant constituents.
  • Regularly monitors relevant social media and news sites; researches relevant subject matter to increase knowledge in area(s) of specialty.
  • Utilizes various communications software programs and delivers communications in multiple formats to a variety of audiences.
  • May provide guidance to lower-level Communications Generalists.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, or a related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
  • 2 years in a relevant field
SKILLS
Required
  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
  • Highly thorough and dependable
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$60,000.00 - 65,000.00 annually based candidate experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Communications Generalist
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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