Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with HICCC’s vision, mission and guiding priorities.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the editorial and communications calendar.
• Oversee production of high-quality written content, including feature articles, patient stories, investigator profiles, and leadership messaging.
• Oversee content strategy and management for the HICCC website, Newsroom and blogs ensuring timely, accurate, and engaging information.
• Coordinate content for HICCC digital signage and digital boards.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication platforms.
• Manage production of internal newsletters that communicate organizational initiatives, faculty accomplishments, member resources and institutional updates.
• Lead development of external newsletters and magazines for patients, donors, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain editorial standards, quality assurance, and publication schedules across all communications products.
• Identify opportunities for earned media coverage and collaborate with institutional media relations teams to secure media placement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required plus 5 years of related experience.
• - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• - Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, healthcare marketing, academic medicine, or a related environment.
• - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• - Experience managing digital communications, websites, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• - Demonstrated success in media relations and strategic communications planning.
• - Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• - Experience working collaboratively across complex organizations and with executive leadership.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in academic medicine, healthcare, biomedical research, or nonprofit organizations.
• Familiarity with philanthropy and donor communications.
• Knowledge of content management systems, digital analytics, email marketing platforms, and graphic design collaboration.