Communication Specialist

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•MN and WI Remote, MN

10h

About The Position

The Communication Specialist develops and distributes internal and external communications materials and partners with departmental leaders on communications campaigns, programs, and project plans. In collaboration with the marketing and communications team, the specialist develops and implements integrated, multichannel plans for employees, health professionals, patients, and families. The role serves as a primary writer, producing professional-quality copy consistent with brand and corporate identity standards, and participates in internal, external, and social media communications. The position may require travel between locations for meetings and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related area.
Three to four years of strong writing and editing experience in a corporate or agency setting.
Planning and project management experience.
Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills.
Strong knowledge of AP Style.
Comfort interacting and working with departmental and functional leaders.
Ability to write and execute emails across departmental areas.
Ability to build trusting relationships and establish credibility with partners.
Working knowledge of media relations, social media, and marketing techniques.
Ability to use technology for communications, such as webcasts, video, email, intranet, and SharePoint.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to learn quickly and become a subject matter expert on many topics.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel between locations as needed for meetings and events.

Nice To Haves

Health and/or healthcare experience.
Experience creating and curating digital content across a wide range of digital channels, such as Microsoft SharePoint, email, and internal channels.
Experience with SharePoint, email marketing software, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Develop and distribute internal and external communications materials.
Partner with departmental leaders on communications campaigns, programs, and project plans.
Develop and implement integrated, multichannel communications plans for employees, health professionals, patients, and families.
Serve as a primary writer and ensure copy meets professional-quality, brand, and corporate identity standards.
Participate in internal, external, and social media communications.
Plan, write, and execute email communications.
Find, develop, and tell compelling stories.
Travel between locations as needed for meetings and events.