Also called: Director of Medical Communications
Leads how a hospital, health agency, or drug company explains health information to the public.
Writes the press release about a new cancer treatment, prepares a hospital CEO for a TV interview, and plans a campaign urging people to get screened. During outbreaks, coordinates public messaging.
Estimate based on BLS public relations managers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in communications or journalism plus 10+ years of experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Journalism, Public Health.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts releases, posts and talking points fast; crisis strategy, media relationships and judgment on what to say stay human.
Classes: AP English, Journalism, Speech, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-2032.
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