30 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll it over
401k Retirement Plan up to 4% match
Potential Monthly Company Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Position Overview
The Partnerships and Media Specialist is responsible for supporting The Blood Connection's (TBC) public image and reputation through strategic communications, media relations, community partnerships, sponsorships, and public relations initiatives. This position establishes and maintains positive relationships with media organizations, community partners, sponsors, donors, recipients, public interest groups, employees, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders.
Reporting to the Director of Public Relations and Marketing, the Partnerships and Media Specialist develops and implements communication strategies that promote consistent organizational messaging, strengthen brand awareness, enhance community engagement, and support TBC's mission.
This position collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to identify partnership opportunities, coordinate public relations activities, and promote positive relationships throughout the communities TBC serves.
Essential Functions
Public Relations and Media Communications
Develops and implements public relations strategies that enhance TBC's public image, strengthen brand awareness, build trust, and promote positive community engagement.
Establishes and maintains relationships with media organizations, reporters, producers, and other media representatives.
Prepares and distributes press releases, fact sheets, articles, media kits, and other public relations materials.
Responds to media inquiries and requests for organizational information, interviews, and public statements.
Serves as a designated spokesperson for TBC, as authorized, to communicate organizational information and key messages.
Coordinates media interviews, press conferences, speaking engagements, and other public relations opportunities.
Maintains and updates media contacts, distribution lists, and other communication resources.
Collaborates with the Marketing and Public Relations team to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation across all communication channels.
Strategic Partnerships, Sponsorships, and Community Engagement
Establishes and maintains relationships with community partners, sponsors, donors, recipients, public interest groups, and other external stakeholders.
Identifies and pursues new partnership, sponsorship, and community engagement opportunities that support TBC's mission and organizational objectives.
Negotiates proposed paid partnerships, sponsorship agreements, and related contracts for review and approval by the Director of Public Relations and Marketing.
Develops and implements strategies to strengthen existing partnerships and expand organizational visibility within the communities TBC serves.
Builds relationships with local, state, and national legislative representatives and community leaders to support organizational advocacy and public awareness initiatives.
Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to coordinate community initiatives, sponsorship activities, and promotional opportunities.
Monitors and evaluates partnership and sponsorship performance, including engagement, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).
Actively seeks opportunities to increase community involvement and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
Executive Communications and Internal Engagement
Prepares speeches, talking points, organizational announcements, and other internal and external communications for the CEO and executive leadership as needed.
Coordinates the distribution of executive and organizational communications to appropriate internal and external audiences.
Maintains and coordinates schedules for executive appearances,…