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Public Relations Specialist
Company: UVA Health
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 05/04/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Finance/Economics, Human Resources
Job Description
Public Relations Specialist
Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing internal and external communications for UVA Health. They develop and execute strategies for public relations, media outreach, and digital content to enhance visibility and engage with various audiences.

These roles manage the university's reputation and relationships with media, community and stakeholders. Responsible for press releases, media inquiry handling, events, crisis management, and ensuring positive representation of UVA.

Will work with other members of the UVA Health public relations team to:

  • field and respond to media inquiries in a timely manner
  • respond to calls on the health system's media relations hotline
  • help identify subject-matter experts to respond to media inquiries
  • write press releases/media advisories on grants, awards, events and other topics as assigned
  • assist with metrics and data reporting
  • serve as the on-call Public Information Officer as needed
  • monitor the news for breaking news events that health system experts may want to discuss
  • assist with media escorting and coordination of media events
  • other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelors Degree required.

Experience: 2 years related experience.

Licensure: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The starting base rate for this role is $65,000.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

  • Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Certification and education support

  • Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as High Performing in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrens is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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