Public Relations Specialist

The Translational Pulmonary & Immunology Research Center (TPIRC) and the Southern California Food Allergy Institute (SCFAI) are seeking to hire a Public Relations Specialist . TPIRC and SCFAI are a nonprofit medical and research institute whose anchor focus is the treatment of food anaphylaxis.

TPIRC is a non-profit clinical care and research center that focuses on the development of cutting-edge, individualized treatment protocols for rare and orphan diseases utilizing comprehensive diagnostic tools and patient-driven research. Our treatment programs are one of a kind with unmatched success rates. Our team is rapidly growing and we are looking for new members to support our mission.

We are currently seeking a Public Relations Specialist who will be responsible for advancing the mission of TPIRC through implementing marketing strategies and creating meaningful patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop press releases, pitches, case studies, contributed articles, and newsroom content
• Help maintain the brand, identity and reputation of the organization
• Evaluate and monitor public opinion through listening to a variety of channels
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with regional and national media outlets
• Arrange for interviews and other media and event appearances for the organization
• Establish and maintain relationships with key media stakeholders
• Track, evaluate, and share results for PR efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related filed is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience either in-house with a healthcare/technology organization or in a client and media facing position in a public relations agency
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Proven track record of media pitching resulting in media placements
• Superior knowledge of MS Office Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Working knowledge of public relations and social media software as Cision, Meltwater, and Hootsuite is a plus

Why work for TPIRC?

TPIRC offers a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovative organization that is passionate about thinking differently to solve problems. Our work is truly life-changing for our patients and their families, and each member of our team can easily experience how their role supports our mission. TPIRC provides a challenging yet extremely rewarding environment where employees’ talents are leveraged and ideas are encouraged.

TPIRC offers its team a comprehensive employee experience that includes: competitive pay, 401(k) with employer match, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, company-sponsored employee events, and focused attention on individual training and career development.

TPIRC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. TPIRC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please note that TPIRC has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. We believe this approach to be most effective in ensuring the continued safety of our team and our patients, and congruent with the local and national guidance provided to workers within the healthcare industry.

Should you choose to join the organization, you will be required to submit appropriate documentation within the first 45 days of employment. TPIRC will make reasonable accommodations due to disability or religious reasons, as required by law. Temporary deferrals may also be requested (i.e. pregnancy or recent COVID-19 illness).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location