Sr Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manages internal communication efforts which include writing and editing newsletters and materials, planning events and activities, and supporting company-wide and system-wide initiatives for MedStar Health Home Care and MedStar Health Research Institute.
• Manages digital communication strategy; develops and updates content for the external website and intranet.
• Develops content and concepts for external communication materials and community outreach.
• Writes and compiles articles for publications and press releases.
• 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.
• 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.

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.