Communications Specialist II, Public Relations

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and distributing content such as patient newsletters, social media updates, and press releases.
• Assists with monitoring, supports event logistics and community outreach, and ensures all communications adhere to guidelines.
• Performs administrative tasks, updates the organization's website, and provides support during crisis communications.
• Gathers feedback from patients and staff to improve communication strategies and assists with basic graphic design for educational materials.
• Mentors junior staff, handles relationships with external vendors, and assists in budget management.
• This position requires flexibility and availability to travel to Baltimore City for on-call assignments and media escort duties, occasionally on short notice.
• Assists in the development of communication strategies and plans.
• Plans and executes communication campaigns, including setting objectives and measuring outcomes.
• Develops and executes internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement.
• Enhances internal communications programs for employees and physicians through the development of signs, posters, displays, newsletters, and other visual means.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field (Required)
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in communications or a related field (Required)