Sr Communications Specialist

Columbia, MD (On-site)

$65K/yr – $117K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own internal and external communication programs, oversee digital strategy and collateral, plan campaigns and events, and support philanthropy while coordinating with departments to deliver timely, measurable campaigns.

  • Leads internal campaigns and events with clear metrics
  • Oversees web content and collateral production

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manages internal communication efforts including employee newsletters, leadership talking points, informational campaigns, intranet content, associate events, and promotional activities that support internal company objectives. Establishes appropriate timelines and sets goals to measure the effectiveness of internal campaigns. Plans, promotes, and helps to execute events town hall meetings, organizational development/training, open offices hours with executives, and celebratory events.
  • Manages the company's digital communication strategy; identifies develops and executes online tactics to support internal and external communication efforts. Develops and updates web content, writing, and editing for both the external website and intranet.
  • Researches, writes, produces, and distributes collateral material including brochures, invitations, flyers, posters, handbooks, reports, displays, and other written communication as necessary for internal and external company programs and services. Identifies opportunities for additional communication/collateral material when warranted. Collaborates with individual departments to facilitate advertisement design and placement. Serves as a resource for promotional ideas.
  • Supports philanthropy efforts - internally and externally.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Mass Communication, or Marketing required
  • 3-4 years Experience in marketing and communication, media relations, writing/editing, and web required
  • Healthcare Experience preferred
  • Excellent writing and editing skills for a variety of communication vehicles including newsletters, brochures, promotional materials, media releases, presentations, and the web.
  • Multi-tasking and project management skills.
  • Proficient computer skills
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MedStar Health

3.7 Glassdoor

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system dedicated to caring for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. MedStar’s 30,000 associates, 6,000 affiliated physicians, 10 hospitals, ambulatory care and urgent care centers, and the MedStar Health Research Institute are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University, MedStar trains more than 1,100 medical residents annually. MedStar Health’s patient-first philosophy combines care, compassion and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service.

Founded in 1999
Columbia, Maryland, USA
9.6K employees (149 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
77% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$65K/yr – $117K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most earn $70K to $138K. Based on 5,757 salaries, including bonus and equity.

See all MedStar Health salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
115 (1% of company)
Median Tenure
6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$29M
Last Raise
$2M
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2023
    Grant
  • Sep 2022
    Grant • $2M
  • Jul 2020
    Grant • $27M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$361.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
59.8%
Direct
32%
Referral
6.6%
Social
1.1%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9.6K

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Sr Communications Specialist

MedStar Health · Columbia, MD · On-site