Communications Specialist-Full Time

Responsibilities

• Supports his/her Manager or Program Director in activating communications campaigns.
• Contributes to planning, execution and delivery of tactics necessary to launch comprehensive communications campaigns
• Acts as the team’s content developer.
• Authors and edits articles, letters, emails, and other communications, and oversees design elements
• Provides ad hoc writing support to team members/clients
• Utilizes excellent project management capabilities.
• Creates timelines for each tactic in the plan and manages them to ensure delivery
• Proofs all materials and obtains appropriate approvals (management, legal/risk, other)
• Utilizes project management software to manage programs
• Monitors the effectiveness of communications tactics through analytics and other measurement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field required.
• Minimum two years of experience in communications, marketing, and project management.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Basic knowledge of print production. Proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude.

Preferred

• Understanding of healthcare industry and academic medical centers.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
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