• Four-year degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related major. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in communications, public relations, media relations, issues management and digital communications. 
• Experience working in advocacy and/or public affairs communications at the state, or federal level preferred. 
• Experience working in health insurance, health system, or other health care environment is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong media relations skills, including the ability to build relationships with news media representatives, proactively pitch stories and work with internal contacts to effectively respond to media inquiries.
• Knowledge and familiarity with web and social media tools as well the ability to work with graphic designers, videographers, social media, and web professionals to produce content to tell the organization’s story.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Crisis communication experience is a plus.
• Ability to think strategically as well as tactically, juggle multiple priorities, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding judgment and integrity and effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in groups and individually to complete assignments and achieve team and individual goals.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.